11 Basho's Poem and Konzenji Temple Takako Sakamoto Konzenji Temple in Tsuruga, Fukui: A stone monument of Matsuo Basho's poem written for the sad fate of Nitta Army defeated..
8 Amano-Hashidate to Maizuru Cathy Cawood The coastline between Amano-Hashidate and Maizuru has beautiful ocean views, white sandy beaches and a nice smooth road for cycling...
9 From Kotohikihama to Amanohashidate Cathy Cawood Day spent cycling from Kotohikihama through the interior of Tango Peninsula, with its small towns, rice fields and forested hills..
11 The Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji Temple Takako Sakamoto In June this year, I visited Ryoan-ji Temple, the temple of 'Rock Garden', and enjoyed the beauty of it surrounded by fresh..
9 Shopping Okinawa Attena Shop in Ginza Justin Velgus Just a few minutes from the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo is the Washita Okinawa Antenna Shop. Even the entrance is Okinawa..
8 Tony Roma's Seasonal Seafood Tom Roseveare New seasonal menu at Tony Roma's, an American chain restaurant serving ribs, steak and seafood
16 Early Fall at Lake Kitagata, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Lake Kitagata in Awara, Fukui, is an idyllic playground. Ride a rental bike and enjoy cycling around the lake on the 'Humming..
6 Yoyogi Flea Market Connie Ng Just moments from the boutiques of Harajuku and Omotesando, there is a bargain to be found, writes Connie Ng. Once a month, Yoyogi..