12 Culture Matsubara Shrine in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Matsubara-jinja is an ancient, peaceful shinto shrine...
8 Culture Zengan-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Not far from Utsunomiya's JR station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Zengan-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to an..
6 Food Maguro Koya Michael Ng まぐろ小屋 or Maguro Koya or little tuna house is a hard to notice, tucked away family eatery near the Kintetsu Nara railway station.
10 Culture Okutama's Mitake Shrine Steve Morton Experience the best of rural Tokyo in this idyllic mountain retreat which not only boasts great views and crisp air but also holds..
14 Culture The Waters of Gujo-Hachiman Todd Wojnowski From its gorgeous riverside scenery to the channels carrying fresh pure water throughout the town, water is at the heart of Gujo-Hachiman..
8 Activities Yubari's Takinoue Park Amanda Ho A quiet park with amazing views for a peaceful day out.
12 Activities Kamakura's Rokkoku Hiking Course Steve Morton Kamakura's Rokkoku Kensan Hiking course takes you through the backend of Kamakura whilst offering some fine hilltop views of..
6 Culture The Jotenkaku Museum in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi The Jotenkaku Museum:five national treasures and 144 important cultural assets in Kyoto