Historical A Tiny Shrine Under a Big Tree Robert Grey Northern Nagano Prefecture has been growing in population and development
Culture The History of Hirosaki Castle Andrew Checkley even the most hurried traveller should—go to the stunning Matsumoto (Nagano
Culture Kiuchi Brewery: The Home of Hitachino Nest Tom Roseveare Kiuchi Brewery is a small brewery located in Naka, Ibaraki Prefecture.... There is also a Nakaya soba restaurant on-site (which I regret not trying
Festivals Hitachi Seaside Park in October Yu Nakao A perfect day outside Tokyo at Hitachi Seaside Park, a seaside park with gardens and an amusement park. It is a great place to see..
Museums Kyoto City Bonson Lam opportunity for cherry blossom viewing, whether by boat or romance train in Sagano
Historical Nishiwaki Beach near Ushimado Judith Mikami Popular beaches in Okayama are Shibukawa (in Tamano City) or Sami beach
Culture Yabitsu-Pass to Mount Oyama Steve Morton Access Both Isehara and Hadano Station on the Odakyu line offer the easiest... alternative and more interesting route however, involves taking the bus from Hadano