Activities Konpirasan Shrine Tony Mariani Kompirasan is the main shrine dedicated to sailors and sea-fairing. There are other Kompira shrines in Japan but the shrine in Kotohira,..
Activities Shouhashi Half Marathon Jannine Myers The Shouhashi Half Marathon in southern Okinawa has spectacular ocean views, great crowd support, and live music just past the halfway..
Food Kitchen Kanra at Gojo Kyoto Bonson Lam Stepping into Hotel Kanra's signature restaurant is like stepping into an art gallery and a fashion show, all at the same time...
Culture Kumamoto's Suizen-ji Garden Mandy Bartok Suizen-ji, Kumamoto's 400-year-old traditional garden, is an easy jaunt from the city's castle and a must see for any visitor...
Food Andersen Kitchen & Buffet JJ Walsh Gourmet food court & buffet in Hiroshima's Danish, food-lovers department store: Andersen 2F. Enjoy Italian, Chinese, Carvery,..
Activities Kurushima Straits Viewing Pavilion Anonymous The Kurushima Straits Bridge is the longest suspension bridge structure in the world. The Viewing Pavilion and deck offer a fine..
Activities Zao Ski Resort Alena Eckelmann Zao Ski Resort, snow monsters and great onsen, all just a Shinkansen ride away
Culture Watarai Honten Sake Brewery Alena Eckelmann Watarai Honten Sake Brewery. Dewa no yuki-one of the best sake brews in Dewa Sanzan and the favorite of Japan's Prime Ministers..