10 Activities Streets of Matsue Kim Bergström Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, is worth a wander! The streets of the city offer everything from castle and lake views..
6 Activities Tangram Sherilyn Siy Tangram is known as a ski resort, so what happens between April to November when there's no snow? The slopes that are perf..
8 Culture Enoshima Island Sleiman Azizi Close to Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Enoshima Island is an easily overlooked tourist spot. Made famous by its shrines,..
10 Activities The Plum Trees of Shimizu Park Elizabeth S Shimizu Park in Noda City has a plum blossom grove with many varieties that begin to bloom in mid February. Enjoy the scent and..
11 Activities Streets of Beppu Kim Bergström Beppu in Oita Prefecture is a city best known for their onsen culture. The city is also gearing up for their part in hosting the..
10 Activities Winter in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma is in the middle of Niigata’s snow country. The winters out here can be harsh but the colder months have their o..
6 Activities Takuhi-gama Workshop Sherilyn Siy Not many people travel to the Oki Islands, but if you happen to find yourself in this beautifully rustic and remote place, you..
8 Activities Nagano’s Nozawa Onsen Steve Morton For anyone wanting to find a great winter getaway then look no further than Nozawa Onsen. Situated within the deep mountainous valleys..