Accommodation Camping at Motosuko Lake & Mt. Fuji Nathan Hoernig Finally, the quintessential North American-style campground with open, on-ground campfires; lots of trees; a beautiful lake and..
Culture Route 20 for a drive out of Tokyo Joe Peters A nice drive out of Tokyo - see Mt. Takao, Lake Sagami, or keep on going to Lake Yamanaka.
Activities Udo Jingu Miyazaki Walter Lanz Udo Jingu Miyazki, a mythical Shinto Shrine surrounded by beautiful scenery
Culture Yokote Kamakura Museum Justin Velgus This museum may be small, but it's not everyday you can see "kamakura" or igloos each and every season.
Culture Akita Neburi-Nagashi Hall Justin Velgus At this small museum, you could easily spend more than an hour if you want to practice kanto lantern balancing with friends. It..
Activities Hiking up Mt. Tsukuba Joe Peters The hiking trails of Mt. Tsukuba are about 100 km (60 miles) from Tokyo, easily accessible by train or car.
Culture Oyama Jinja Kerrie Hankinson Perched on the top of Tateyama's Oyama Peak is Oyama Jinja, once a flourishing center of Shugendō, the mountain religion o..
Culture Higashi Ward Sports Festival Kenji Chida Higashi Wars Sports Festival is an annual event that has been running for 60 years.