Culture Mercantile History and Culture Featured From the Edo period, the rural town of Uchiko accumulated great wealth through trade in high quality wax candles. You can still..
Food Ishiuchi Drive-In Yakiniku Rufus Starbuck A yakiniku restaurant within a stone's throw from the slopes of Ishiuchi Ski Resort. Great food and exotic meats make it a firm..
Activities Sakurayama Shrine Justin Velgus The Sakurayama Shrine is located a twenty minute walk from Morioka station. From the street it looks unimpressive, but a few hidden..
Culture Big Bang Children's Museum Mary Kawai Children can enjoy various activities and exhibits at Big Bang Children's Museum.
Accommodation Kagoshima Little Asia Percival Constantine Located right behind Kagoshima Chuo Station, Kagoshima Little Asia is a convenient hostel at great rates, right in the heart of..
Activities Kosaka Mining Office Justin Velgus The Kosaka Mining Office in northern Akita Prefecture is an architectural masterpiece with its Renaissance design, popular in the..
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..