16 Camping & Trekking A Spring Hike in Mitsuse Tristan Scholze Spring flowers and new green shoots forth in this nature walk in the village of Mitsuse, near Fukuoka City. Photographs taken in early May.
Activities The Autumn Rice Field Art of Aomori Justin Velgus may be known for its beautiful cherry blossom season, but the nearby village... Rice field art has spread to other locales in Japan, but this small village
10 Beach & Island Ou-jima, Okinawa Chris Barnes Ou-jima (Ou Island) is a small fishing village located in Southern Okinawa with a road perimeter of only 1.6 kilometers.
10 Beach & Island Toguchi Beach Park Michael Flemming Toguchi Beach Park: A Low Tide Adventure along the China Sea and Hija River in Yomitan Village, Okinawa
11 Theme Parks Mihama Kid's Park Michael Flemming There's an attraction buried toward the northwestern end of Mihama American Village that is just family friendly, especially for children.
7 Activities Quaint Towns of the Kiso Valley Nakasendo Joe Peters If you have at least of couple of days, and want a great destination outside the cities, head for the Kiso Valley and visit the villages along the Nakasendo
Activities Odaiko Hall, Akita Justin Velgus them that people are able to live off the land. 750 years ago in the village... of Takanosu in Kita-Akita, the villagers knew they needed the attention
Activities Tea and Tradition at Taneya Cathy Cawood Visit a beautiful traditional Japanese sweet shop in Omihachiman Himure Village that has been selling delicious sweets for over 100 years.