6 Outdoors A Cycling Tour of the Countryside Sherilyn Siy One of the best ways to explore the countryside is with a bike. You cover a greater distance than walking, but without the fu..
15 Outdoors Tanesashi Coast Promenade Peter Sidell Close to Hachinohe in Japan's Aomori prefecture, this scenic 5km walk takes you along rugged coastline, a long, sandy beach,..
6 Activities Fun with a View at Fuji-Q Highland Kim Bergström Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park that offers plenty of rides - and a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji on a clear day.
Activities Tsurumine Park's Gorgeous Azaleas Reiko Senna The man who ordered the azalea showed three fingers to mean 300 bushes, but the gardener took it to mean three freight cars of azaleas...
Camping & Trekking Lake Naka Umi Kenji Chida Lake Naka Umi is a large yet serene lake with a shoreline that runs through Shimane and Tottori.
Activities 3 Spots for Spring Color in Oita Kim Bergström This guide covers three great destinations to enjoy the best of spring's flowers in Oita Prefecture.
Camping & Trekking Nishio Castle Chris Glenn During the Edo Period Nishio was a prosperous castle town, and despite it’s relatively small area, was valued at 60,000 koku, ..
6 Outdoors A Calm Day on Lake Shirakaba Hana Joy Lake Shirakaba is a man-made lake north of Chino City in Nagano Prefecture. During the summer, visitors can cruise around the lake..