Activities Juniko Lakes Justin Velgus Within Shirakami-sanchi, the beautiful forest that stretches across prefectures in northern Tohoku, lies a land of mysterious lakes...
Shopping Utsunomiya's Hachimanyama Park Stacy Kurokawa Hachimanyama Park is great for cherry blossom viewing (lit up at night), sightseeing, family picnics, azaleas, play or romance -..
Accommodation Tazawako Rose Park Hotel Keith Wyss The Tazawako Rose Park Hotel is situated right on the shore of beautiful Lake Tazawa, a caldera lake of about 20 km circumference..
Nightlife Matsuyama Nightlife Anonymous The entire grid of streets around central Matsuyama is devoted to bars, restaurants, clubs and shops.
Culture Maruoka Castle Bryan Baier Built in 1576, this hilltop castle is the oldest remaining castle in Japan
Culture Welcome the New Year at Ise Jingu Dan Traylor After the countdown, make way for hatsumode — the first shrine visit of the new year — at the Ise Grand Shrine
Culture Tokyo Imperial Palace Michael Kaplan The Tokyo Imperial Palace, is the home of The Emperor of Japan. It is a huge compound to relax in historical beauty and tradition..
Activities Miyakonojo History Museum Mabaleng Kgaphola Miyakonojo museum will leave you wanting to learn more about the prefecture after bathing in its peaceful aura.