Shopping Uchiko Machinami Ingrid Lezar A great way to experience what picturesque Uchiko has to offer is exploring the famed machinami—the historical old street of U..
Shopping World's Friendliest Flea Market? Nate Hill Sellers of various items gather once a month in Kochi's Central Park to not only sell a little bit, but also to just have a..
Shopping Kawasaki Daishi: A Beautiful and Famous Temple in K... Larry Knipfing Kawasaki Daishi Temple in Kawasaki is one of Japan's most famous.
Shopping Masumida Jinja Chris Glenn Ichinomiya’s Masumida Jinja, with nearly 1,400 years of history, is a combination of spirituality and celebration.
Food Kur Therme Hosenbo Cafeteria Anonymous Kur Therme Hosenbo in the village of Shirokawa, Seiyo is an onsen that also happens to have a pleasant cafeteria, with excellent,..
Shopping Kamakura’s “Shato” Washi Paper Tomoko Kamishima Kamakura's "Shato" specializes in washi and other paper items, such as stationery, elaborate envelopes for presenting monetary..
Activities Ciao Snow Resort in Takayama Justin Dart Ciao! Bella Skiing on a volcano sounds like a crazy thing to do but that is what you do at Ciao Ontake, some of the best skiing..
Food A Happy Palate the Yurakukan Justin Dart Delicious local dishes made with local produce in an at home environment makes the Yurakukan a great place for a morning snack,..