10 Activities Mariko-no-Sato Nature Walk Peter Sidell In the peaceful Mariko district of Shizuoka in central Japan, Mariko-no-Sato Nature Walk is a short, pleasant hike over a forested..
10 Activities Sapporo Moerenuma Park Sandro Bernardinello Moerenuma Park is a mix of art and nature. Geometric shapes and wide grass fields make this park a great destination for a peaceful..
6 Food Sapporo Ramen Republic Sandro Bernardinello Some of the best ramen in Hokkaido, all in one place. This is a ramen lovers' paradise that will undoubtedly appease your hunger...
12 Culture Nakanojo Dorothee Tsunoda Nakanojo is a town located in the northwest of Gunma prefecture. It is known for the onsen nearby, and its biennial art festival...
8 Activities Chatsubomi-goke Moss Park Dorothee Tsunoda While in Kusatsu, visit Chatsubomi Moss Park. Because of its green variations, waterfalls and mist, it is almost magical.
10 Culture Three Old Schoolhouses Re-purposed Cathy Cawood At Sandai Kosha Fureai no Sato, three old schoolhouses surrounded by cherry trees have put to good use as a museum, cafe, restaurant..
13 Culture Takao Komagino Garden Cathy Cawood Not too far from Takao Station is a lovely old Japanese house with many traditional architectural features. It is set in a pretty..
6 Culture Wind Chimes at Nishiarai Daiishi Mandy Bartok Celebrate the sounds of summer at the Nishiarai Daiishi wind chime fair in eastern Tokyo.