Culture Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo Varsha Vaswati Ishiya chocolate factory exemplifies that if chocolates are such a joy so is the factory!
Activities Lake Chuzenji to Akechidaira Hike Nicole Bauer A short hiking trail that offers breath-taking views across Lake Chuzenji, the Kegon Falls and the famous Irohazaka winding road..
Food Ikeda-ya Restaurant Anonymous Would you like to eat a delicious, artfully prepared lunch in an old sake brewery? For a very reasonable price?
Beauty & Spa Yukiguni & Takahan Ryokan, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck A museum dedicated to the novel Yukiguni by Yasunari Kawabata. The museum is housed in Takahan ryokan where he wrote the book, including..
Transportation The Enoden Line Peter Sidell One of Japan's most charming rail lines, the Enoden line runs between Fujisawa, Enoshima and Kamakura, taking in streets, coastline..
Shopping Tin Toy and Doll Museum at Karasuma Bonson Lam How do you sum up a lifetime of collecting toys dolls and dinosaurs? love? crazy love? be transported to a world of dreams in this..
Accommodation Hotel Shikisai, Lake Chuzenji Nicole Bauer A real Japanese experience: traditional accommodation, kaiseki cuisine (traditional Japanese multi-dinner course) and a nice onsen..
Activities Kairakuen Park, Mito Elysse Hurtado Each garden has its own different set-up and selection of flora, but behind Kairakuen’s beauty lies a twist: beyond simply ple..