Activities Tobu Zoo in Saitama Jessica A Paje Hybrid amusement park for animal lovers and thrill seekers. No lines; no waiting.
Activities Battle At Osaka Castle Armand Vaquer The first sequel to "Godzilla" (1954) features a monster battle at Osaka Castle.
Food Chuuka Soba Kajibashi Katherine Moore This tourist friendly ramen place right next to Kajibashi does a range of quick, tasty meals featuring Hida's signature ingredient..
Shopping The Travels of Isabella Bird: I Amber Mezbourian Isabella Bird arrived in Japan in 1878 and planned an ambitious journey from Tokyo to Hokkaido - the first western woman to travel..
Food Hareus Restaurant Bonson Lam Hareus serves contemporary comfort food from the heart of Europe, reinterpreted for a Sapporo palette.
Activities Hirosaki Botanical Gardens Eric Thompson A quick visit to the fun and cute Hirosaki City Botanical gardens in Hirosaki Park.
Shopping Gen-Emon Kiln in Arita Tony Mariani Gen-Emon kiln is one of the oldest kilns in Japan that traces its origins back to the establishment of making porcelain in Japan..
Culture Sanjusangendo Temple - Kyoto Katherine Moore See the awe-inspiring sight of vast sea of 1000 life sized golden statues of the Buddhist 'goddess of mercy' the bodhisattva..