Sports & Fitness Nara Velodrome Paul Hackshaw Experience the thrill of cycle racing in a purpose built stadium close to central Nara. Events are held on a regular basis so check..
Sports & Fitness The Old Saidaiji Railway Kenji Chida Saidaiji Railway ran a light train for commuters for over fifty years. Now, the route on which it ran is used for fitness.
Camping & Trekking Iwase Bunko Library in Nishio-shi Chris Glenn If access to rare, antique books on Asian literature and history normally reserved for scholars is a dream....
Sports & Fitness Ushimado Beach, Setouchi City Kenji Chida Ushimado beach is a great beach to escape to during any season. Summer for swimming, Autumn for romantic walks, Winter for fishing..
Sports & Fitness Family Studio – Kazoku no Atelier Sue Ann Kunath Shibuya ward's newest playroom "Kazoku no Atelier" offers a relaxed setting to socialize while letting kids play: have a c..
Camping & Trekking Nishio Castle Chris Glenn During the Edo Period Nishio was a prosperous castle town, and despite it’s relatively small area, was valued at 60,000 koku, ..
Sports & Fitness Kourijima Magic Hour Half-Marathon Jannine Myers The Kourijima Magic Hour Half Marathon is a spectacular course with beautiful views and extras like pre-race entertainment and free..
Sports & Fitness Playing in the Yu River Noro Randria Summer in Japan can be very hot. The Yu river in Karuizawa city is the perfect way to cool down. Bring shorts and waterproof s..
