Activities Come for the Castle, Stay for the Sake: Himeji Rachel E T Davies Himeji Castle is a both a national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and considered one of the best examples of Japanese..
6 Activities Peace Boat Sherilyn Siy The Peace Boat is not your usual vacation cruise ship. As participants visit different countries, they also explore issues of peace,..
10 Activities Winter in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma is in the middle of Niigata’s snow country. The winters out here can be harsh but the colder months have their o..
Camping & Trekking Takao-san to Jimba-san Day Hike Sarah Mathews Take a day hike in Tokyo's west between Mt Takao and Mt Jimba. The total walk time is approximately 5.5 hours.
Activities Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival 2026 Late Oct - Early Dec Now running for over a decade, the Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival celebrates this beautiful autumn plant with a variety..
Outdoors Jigokudani in Noboribetsu Anne Lauenroth Discover the sulfurous ponds and steam vents of Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
Activities Hike Mount Kinugasayama Guillaume Doré Hike Mount Kinugasayama, an easy hike near the town center of Unzen. From the top of the mountain you can have a view on the surrounding..
Activities Shodoshima Olive Park See the countryside scenery that inspired one of the settings from the classic animated Ghibli film "Kiki's Delivery Service". Shodoshima Olive Park,..