11 Culture Heian Jingu Shrine Cherry Blossoms Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the gardens at Heian Jingu shrine are especially renowned for their Yae red weeping cherry..
7 Culture Yokohama’s Café Omnibus Steve Morton For anyone who feels like a touch of art with their coffee then Yokohama’s Café Onibus is definitely the place for you! With i..
10 Toji Temple Illaura Rossiter Toji Temple in Kyoto is a symbol, not only of Kyoto city, but also of Japan. Come take a walk through the ancient grounds and enjoy..
15 Culture Hasedera Temple in Kamakura Illaura Rossiter Close to Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Kamakura's Hase-dera temple is known for its summer hydrangeas, and is also..
7 Food Huckleberry Bakery Kim Bergström Huckleberry Bakery in Urasa offers up a range of tasty baked goods in a mom-and-pop style store setting.
7 Culture Shinkoji Temple's Tough Plum Trees Elizabeth S Shinkoin, a Shingon Buddhist temple in Noda City is noted for its plum trees which survived and thrived after a tornado ripped through..
10 Food Dining at Hot Spring Lodge Daiichi Kim Bergström Hot Spring Lodge Daiichi, in the Shibetsu District of Hokkaido, is a remote, peaceful accommodation option with plenty of delicious..
9 Activities Streets of Shimoda Kim Bergström Shimoda, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a destination rich in history. Alongside the history component, the region boasts good beaches,..