10 Activities Autumn in Snow Country Kim Autumn in Niigata's snow country provides numerous opportunities to appreciate the colors of the season.
14 Culture The Japanese Garden Elena Lisina To enjoy the Japanese garden, one needs to understand its essence and traditions. In a garden, monks create a miniature image of..
6 Culture Tono Historical Museum Alena Eckelmann History buffs and those into folklore will enjoy a visit to Tono, a small town in Iwate Prefecture. This town is the setting of..
23 Culture Rice As National Treasure Elena Lisina Rice is an integral part of Japanese history, heritage and culture. Cultivated for centuries, rice is used for not only food but..
7 Activities The Green Season at Lotte Arai Resort Rufus Starbuck Lotte Arai is well known as a winter ski resort but it also has plenty to offer in the summer. The Lotte Arai hotel features good..
17 Activities Oishi Highland Silver Grass Alena Eckelmann Oishi Kogen Highland is where you can see a large field of silver grass. Enjoy an autumn drive to the no. 1 pampas grass spot in..
6 Food Yabusaki-en Premium Tea Experience Samuel Richards Visit the COMO Tea Shop at the Yabusaki-en tea farm in Fujieda City, Shizuoka, to experience the finest Gyokuro green teas in all..
9 Culture Hikoji-gama Pottery Art Studio Samuel Richards Surrounded by tea plantations, Hikoji-gama (Shitoro-yaki) Pottery Art Studio is found in the mountains of Shimada City, in central..