Activities Suzumushi-dera Justin Velgus Kegonji, more famously known as Suzumushi-dera or the "Cricket Temple" is located in western Kyoto.
Activities Gajumaru Banyan Garden, Yakushima Peter Sidell On the rainforest island Yakushima in Japan's Kagoshima prefecture, Gajumaru Banyan Garden is a miniature forest of banyan trees, whose twisted forms
17 Activities Ginzan Onsen in Summer Hannah Warren Ginzan Onsen has just as much to offer in summer as in winter, including a tour to the old silver mine.
Camping & Trekking Iwami Ginzan Silver Mines Bryan Baier The vast quantity of silver mined from the Iwami Ginzan Mines once made... the distinction of World Heritage Status but despite the fanfare, Iwami Ginzan
Sports & Fitness Bay Stars DeNA Baseball Game Larry Knipfing If you are a baseball lover and have been captivated over the years by the magical performances of Nomo, Matsui, and Ichiro, then..
9 Camping & Trekking Rokkoku-kenzan Hiking Trail Tomoko Kamishima Rokkoku-kenzan is the hill behind Engaku-ji Temple. The view from the hilltop opens almost 360 degrees.
17 Activities Mount Haguro in Winter Alena Eckelmann Mount Haguro, one of the Three Mountains of Dewa, in Yamagata is worth... While the two other Dewa Sanzan sacred mountains, Mount Gassan and Mount
Camping & Trekking Mt. Haguro During the Winter Justin Velgus Dewa Sanzan is a combination of three sacred peaks in Yamagata Prefecture. The only peak accessible during the heavy winter snow is Mt. Haguro.