10 Culture Sakura in Kushiro R.S. Reynolds I enjoy a nature walk around Lake Harutori in Kushiro, Hokkaido
11 Activities Ezo Riders takes me to Lake Mashu R.S. Reynolds Exploring Kawayu-Onsen and Akan National Park in Eastern Hokkaido by scooter
13 Culture Lake Kussharo in Akan National Park R.S. Reynolds A photo essay detailing the many natural wonders and activities that Lake Kussharo in Akan National Park near Kawayu-Onsen has to..
12 Culture Mantou Mitama Festival in Photos Paul Walsh 100 "miko" shrine maidens dance by lantern light on the first night of the Mantou Mitama Matsuri at Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja Shrine...
10 Culture Udo Jingu: a Rather Unusual Shrine Amber Mezbourian Udo Jingu: a shrine built inside a cave overlooking the sea
15 Kamakura Museum of Literature Tomoko Kamishima In the museum garden of Kamakura Museum of Literature, 221 roses (186 varieties) burst into bloom in mid May. Here was originally..
23 Shopping KiddyLand Sher Ying Wee All the character goods you could ever want are all conveniently under one roof! Great place to get presents for children (and a-child-at-heart..