Planning Guide to New Years in Japan Tom Roseveare The New Year in Japan, or Oshogatsu, marks an exciting time to see the country in a new light, as Japan's most important holiday..
Activities Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture Marion Aubert All you need to know for a long weekend getaway, have great food and discover another hidden part of Japan.
Culture Nagareyama City Guide Elizabeth S Nagareyama City, accessible on the Ryutetsu train line from Mabashi Station, preserves antique shop houses, temples, and historical..
Activities The 11 Islands of Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Eleven inhabited islands make up the islands chains of Izu and Ogasawara, south of mainland Tokyo. Volcanic in origin, these island..
Planning The 30 Cities, Towns & Villages of Western Tokyo Sleiman Azizi West of central Tokyo lies the Tama region. Its 30 cities, towns and villages make up the bedroom communities of Northern Tama with..
Planning Tokyo's Chichijima Island Sleiman Azizi The largest of the two inhabited Ogasawara Islands, Chichijima Island is a subtropical paradise of beaches and lush greenery. The..
Activities Tokyo's Hachijojima Island Sleiman Azizi A subtropical island, Hachijojima Island's many places of interest include Hachijo Shrine, the Hachijojima History & Folklore..
Planning Tokyo's Shikinejima Island Sleiman Azizi Accessible via ferry, Shikinejima Island offers family friendly beaches, natural hot springs and beautiful coastal ocean views...