Activities Honjo Museum of History & Folklore Febry Fawzi I am curious about Japanese history, which led me to the city of Honjo in Saitama Prefecture. Not so much a tourist attraction,..
11 Activities Kayaking in Kumano's Rivers Virginia Gonzalez Kumano's rivers, because of their clear and calm waters, are a perfect spot for water sports; for instance, kayaking.
Activities Takao Trick Art Museum Todd Wojnowski The Takao Trick Art Museum is a maze of optical illusions, 3-D artwork and clever angles for photo taking to create the impression..
Camping & Trekking Hiking in Asama Anna van Dyk If tackling the Japanese Alps is a bit too daunting for you, why not try out the trekking trails near Asama Onsen?
7 Seasonal Hinase and Mushiage Oyster Markets Judith Mikami A great place to buy, eat and cook fresh oysters in season. Hinase in Bizen City and Mushiage in Setouchi City hold festivals and..
Activities Kosaka Mining Office Justin Velgus The Kosaka Mining Office in northern Akita Prefecture is an architectural masterpiece with its Renaissance design, popular in the..
Activities Sendai Kirin Brewery Tour Justin Velgus The Sendai Kirin Brewery is a brewery in Sendai, Miyagi.
Activities Lake Akan Tomoko Kamishima Lake Akan: A freshwater lake sitting in the center of East Hokkaido