Culture Sawada Mansion in Kochi Nate Hill The self-made Sawada Mansion is an apartment building in Kochi, and a local icon. It represents the individualism of the Kochi spirit,..
Culture Senjuji in Tsu City Chris Glenn The largest Buddhist temple in Mie Prefecture, the Senjuji is surrounded by high earthen walls, with an impressive set of gate..
Culture Tranquility at Tsu's Shitennouji Chris Glenn There is something special about the Shitennouji temple and grounds that makes it different. A calmness that you can feel in your..
Activities A 130 Km/h View of Mount Fuji You Won't Forget Francesco Agresti Fuji-Q Highland is a theme park aimed at adults, as the main attractions consist of roller coasters that would have even the toughest..
Culture The Ultimate Geisha Dress-up Bonson Lam The deluxe option for Geisha dress up and professional photos in Kyoto
Food Hirome Ichiba, Much More than Just a Market Nate Hill Where else can you walk in and instantly be treated as a local? Hirome Ichiba, a friendly place to shop, eat, and meet people.
Shopping Ohara Museum of Art Judith Mikami Ohara Museum of Art is the oldest western museum in Japan. A peaceful environment to enjoy viewing some of the worlds most famous..
Accommodation Shukubo Temple Lodging at Mount Haguro Alena Eckelmann Stay at a temple overnight and try Shojin Ryori, a vegetarian cuisine eaten by Buddhist monks, at Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata Prefecture..