11 Activities Japan's Waikiki: Visiting Shirahama Beach Alena Eckelmann A white sandy beach and a southern resort feeling with palm trees and a stunning sunset at Shirahama Beach are just a one-hour flight..
10 Aquarium & Zoo Inokashira Park Zoo Perri Silverstein A ten-minute walk from Kichijoji Station is the Inokashira Park Zoo. Attractions include the Squirrel Trail, Wild Bird Forest and..
Camping & Trekking Togakushi's Lake Kagami-ike Robert Grey A little off the beaten path in Nagano City's Togakushi District is the breathtakingly beautiful Kagami-ike, an artificial reservoir..
Activities Tottori's Uradome Coastline Bryan Baier Sea cliffs, white sand and clear blue water, this is the best area for swimming in Japan that I currently know of
Sports & Fitness Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park Jeannie Gan The original site of International Flower Expo that boasts a 100 hectare area with 2600 species of flowers and plants from from..
Activities One Day in Nagoya Vicky Amin A guide to the history and cuisine of central Japan, within easy reach from Nagoya Railway station.
Camping & Trekking An Easy Day Hike: Mt. Kobo, Part II Hana Joy Mt. Kobo Park is an easy day hike that offers amazing views of Mt. Fuji and a great place for a picnic or a day out of the city.
Activities Top Observatories In Tokyo Leslie Taylor A list of some of the best observatories for viewing Tokyo from above.