6 Culture Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site Kim Bergström The Sannai Maruyama Historical Site offers the chance to step back in time and see reconstructions of dwellings dating back to the..
7 Culture Bishamondo Through the Seasons Kim Bergström Urasa's Bishamondo Temple is a fantastic spot to witness Japan's distinct seasons in all their glory. From the colorful..
6 Food Ajinokura Sherilyn Siy The Oki Islands is a sushi and sashimi afficionado's paradise. One of the best local restaurants to enjoy the freshest catch..
7 Food Platinum Fish Manseibashi Sherilyn Siy For a one-of-a-kind dining experience, check out Platinum Fish Restaurant's branch at mAAch ecute Manseibashi. The restaurant..
7 Culture Tsuchiura City’s “Turtle Castle” Elizabeth S Tsuchiura Castle in Ibaraki Prefecture, is also known as “Turtle Castle”, once appearing as a floating turtle surrounded by ex..
7 Food Oki Sannana Sherilyn Siy What is comfort food like in the Oki Islands? The freshest seafood you can get, which includes the prized turban shell, known ..
7 Culture Largest Museum of Taxidermy Fish Sherilyn Siy If you are not a diver but would love to see what incredible biodiversity the ocean hides, a visit to Japan's largest fish..
8 Food Okigyu Sherilyn Siy Beautifully marbled beef richer than its commercial counterparts in monosaturated fats, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids and lower..