Activities Kakuda City Space Tower Cosmo House Justin Velgus The town of Kakuda in Miyagi Prefecture offers not only relaxed small city charm, but also something for the space enthusiast.
10 Camping & Trekking Ascending Mt. Kanuki in Numazu City Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu For a laid-back Sunday afternoon activity, ascend the mountain of Kanuki in Numazu City and behold the magnificent views of the city from the observatory
Camping & Trekking Saitama’s Rural Heart in Ogose City Steve Morton With three waterfalls, beautiful little villages, hilly forests, long winding rivers and picturesque temples, rural Ogose City in Saitama Prefecture has
Activities Okazaki City Higashi Park and Zoo Justin Dart Though Okazaki city is usually considered a bedroom town, Higashi park
Activities Neko no Jikan: Cat Cafe, Osaka City Georgina Young Japan's first Cat Cafe is called Neko no Jikan in Osaka. The staff speak little English, but luckily this is not a problem..
Activities Ikarashi Beach Bryan Baier Beaches run the length of Niigata City from just west of the Shinano River to the mouth of the Sekiya diversion channel.
7 Outdoors Leaving Gunma via the SCT C. Rio Following the Snow Country Trail from Gunma to Niigata, I managed to snag a sweet campsite with spectacular views down into the valley,
Activities Sakura and Murakami Castle Bryan Baier Then head to the ruins of Murakami Castle in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture... version of Machu Picchu, and panoramic views extending across Murakami City