12 Activities Manazuru and its Lovely Cape Larry Knipfing Manazuru, between Odawara and Atami, sits on a small peninsula that juts out into Sagami Bay. It is a peaceful little village, mainly..
8 Food Jiyugaoka Bakeshop [Closed] Peter Lin Jiyugaoka Bakeshop is a great place to start the day before browsing zakka stores in Jiyugaoka (Meguro ward).
12 Culture Unique Josen-ji Temple, Yokohama Larry Knipfing Josen-ji Temple is best known for its labyrinth of ancient caves. The caves are indeed impressive. But while I was there, I was..
Culture Route 20 for a drive out of Tokyo Joe Peters A nice drive out of Tokyo - see Mt. Takao, Lake Sagami, or keep on going to Lake Yamanaka.
Food Tofuya Ukai Joe Peters Excellent kaiseki style dining in the heart of Tokyo. Tofu is main on the menu, but other dishes are served too.
7 Activities Shimamui Coast at Cape Shakotan Dan Traylor Look out on the Sea of Japan from above Cape Shakotan, then hike down the trail for some time on the rocky Shimamui coast.
Culture Ashikuraji Oyama Jinja Kerrie Hankinson Ashikuraji village, on the edge of the Tateyama caldera, is the site of the mid-level Oyama JInja. This beautiful shrine is steeped..
Activities Udo Jingu Miyazaki Walter Lanz Udo Jingu Miyazki, a mythical Shinto Shrine surrounded by beautiful scenery