6 Activities Peace Boat Sherilyn Siy The Peace Boat is not your usual vacation cruise ship. As participants visit different countries, they also explore issues of peace,..
8 Enkoji in Kyoto Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former imperial capital of Kyoto, Enkoji is a temple where you can sit and look out over beautiful Japanese gardens,..
11 Accommodation Beniya in Awara Onsen Illaura Rossiter In Awara Onsen in Japan's Fukui Prefecture, Beniya is a long-established traditional inn with 24 cozy rooms, and service that..
11 Kyoto's Poet's House Rakushisha Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former imperial capital Kyoto, Rakushisha is the hermitage of the famous Edo period poet, and disciple of Basho,..
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..