Culture Nishinomiya Clan Ancestral Museum Kasia Szumna If you are visiting Kakunodate, do not rush straight to the Bukeyashiki Street (famous Samurai House Street). Be sure to make a..
Activities The Pristine Nature of Kamikochi Angelina Dietz Exploring the leisurely trails along the Azusa-gawa river in Kamikochi National Park.
Culture Matsumoto Castle's Tea Ceremony Akira Matsuo The Matsumoto Castle tea ceremony is being held on August 6th and 7th. Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, a historical Japanese house with gardens,..
Accommodation Yamagata Ryokan Kajikaso Justin Velgus Onogawa Onsen Kajikaso is a ryokan located in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture. The historic ryokan recently completed a renovation..
Accommodation APA Myoko Resort Niigata Prefecture Rey Waters APA Myoko Resort features a Guinness World Record Solar Powered LED Light Show. For the sports minded, there are many activities..
Culture Wisteria Season in Nara Jaime Wong Wisteria viewing during Golden Week holidays in May, in the quiet city of Nara.
Culture Flower Expo Memorial Park Joe Robinson Flower Expo Memorial Park is a strange place, somewhere between conventional park and maintained display gardens. Some of the expo..
Transportation Riding the Enoden Line Alexander Voeler If you are going to Kamakura or Enoshima, you might consider going by the Enoden Line.