Activities Ninja Training and Obstacle Course Justin Velgus The "Field Athletic Center" located near Akita International University is actually a secret ninja training ground. Don't let..
Accommodation Chisun Inn Karuizawa Peter Sidell In the resort town of Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Chisun Inn is convenient for the town's wide range of sh..
Activities Nihon-ji Temple at Nokogiriyama Featured Nihon-ji Temple and its big Buddha are a pleasant surprise for many travelers exploring the trails of Nokogiriyama.
Activities Odaiko Hall, Akita Justin Velgus Since 1989 the Odaiko no Yakata, or the "Odaiko Hall" has been pleasing visitors with its display of international drums. It also..
Activities Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park Justin Velgus Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park is a nature lover's paradise. Founded in 1955, it is home to Japan's largest limestone plateau..
Activities Kashima Museum Anonymous It's easy to overlook the museum of natural history and archaeology on Kashima, but it's a good one, so don't miss it...
Culture Sendai City Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai City Museum was established in 1961 in order to preserve and exhibit the over 90,000 artifacts related to the Date Clan,..
Culture Ako City Kenji Chida Ako is a small city in western Hyogo Prefecture and is famous for the 47 ronin.