7 Activities Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossoms Steve Morton Although famous for its sandy beaches and summertime crowds, Miura's colorful cherry blossoms make an excellent prelude to the..
17 Activities Oishi Highland Silver Grass Alena Eckelmann Oishi Kogen Highland is where you can see a large field of silver grass. Enjoy an autumn drive to the no. 1 pampas grass spot in..
8 Activities Maruyama Senmaida in May Alena Eckelmann Terraced rice paddies have become a rare sight in Japan now but Maruyama Senmaida near Kumano City in Mie Prefecture is still ..
7 Activities Mount Nabewari and Nabewari Sanso Cole Lubchenko A guide to hiking Mount Nabewari and enjoying a bowl of udon from the long standing mountain lodge, Nabewari Sanso.
8 Activities Senbonmatsu Farm Lynda Hogan Senbonmatsu farm is the ideal place to combine a farm visit with leisure activities. The farm and ranch offer several hands on experiences,..
12 Activities Celebrating the Lights of November Reynald Ventura Inspired by Werner Herzog and Matsuo Basho, I decided one Sunday in November to go for a long walk. I wanted to celebrate and capture..
10 Activities Autumn in Snow Country Kim Autumn in Niigata's snow country provides numerous opportunities to appreciate the colors of the season.
18 Culture The Value of Water in Japan Elena Lisina Water is of great importance in the purification rites of Japan's religions. The country's hot springs have long been used..