12 Culture Tofuro - Dazaifu Government Center Tony Mariani Tofuro - Dazaifu Government Center - An important location dating from the Nara & Heian era
9 Culture Plum Blossom Festival in Mito Nicole Bauer Kairakuen is a large park in Mito, Ibaraki and it's famous for its over 3,000 plum trees of different kinds and colours.
8 Culture Inokashira Park Cherry Blossom Kevin John Hutt Situated close to Kichijoji Station, the park is popular all-year round, especially during Spring to see the cherry blossoms and..
10 Activities Watching the Tokyo Marathon Maiko Lankau The Tokyo Marathon is now part of the World Marathon Majors. 24 February 2013 was a bright and sunny day, perfect for running, and..
7 Transportation Cyclopolitain Yokohama Cycle Taxis Larry Knipfing if you're all tuckered out and your dogs need a rest, I highly recommend hiring a Cyclopoitain cycle taxi, usually parked in..
12 Culture Yokohama's Osanbashi Pier Larry Knipfing Osanbashi Pier is astounding: It is surrounded by the sea, it features Yokohama's best view of the Minato Mirai skyline, and..
12 Culture The Birds of Dogo Park L. MacLean Dogo Park is the site of a long-disappeared castle. It's also home to an attractive variety of large and small birds.
11 Activities Japan's Waikiki: Visiting Shirahama Beach Alena Eckelmann A white sandy beach and a southern resort feeling with palm trees and a stunning sunset at Shirahama Beach are just a one-hour flight..