Activities Dolphin Island Visit Iruka-jima (Dolphin Island) in Mie Prefecture for an amazing time admiring the sea and these wonderful marine creatures. For the fare of riding..
Activities Minoh Cycle Tours Bryan Baier My experience of a spring day cycling tour with Minoh Cycle Tours in the mountains of Osaka's Minoh City.
Activities Sakura Spots in Toyota City Kim Bergström Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture is perhaps best known for being the headquarters of the Toyota Motor Corporation, but it's also..
Activities Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon 2026 Sunday - Jun 7th The Shinshu Azumino Half Marathon is now in its 10th year, and it's an event that showcases the area's beautiful surroundings..
Activities Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival 2026 May 16th - May 24th The Hakuba Yoo Hoo Festival takes place at the Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort towards the end of May, and includes hands-on workshops,..
Activities Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara Paul Hackshaw Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine) is one of the oldest and most famous Japanese shrines in the central Nara area
Activities Onitsuka Innovative Factory Opens in Tottori Kim Bergström Feb 16, 2026 For travelers who build trips around craftsmanship and design, Tottori Prefecture is becoming one of Japan's most compelling..
Camping & Trekking Trekking Mt. Aso Dana Vielmetti Kyushu's Mt. Aso boasts one of the largest calderas in the world. Come explore the beautiful area surrounding this active volcano...