7 Oga Peninsula at Sunset Dale A. Brown The Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture is known for its rich cultural identity, but it also has some spectacular natural beauty..
15 Kiunkaku Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kiunkaku is an atmospheric, beautifully restored Japanese villa,..
8 The Flowers of Hitachi Seaside Park Victoria Simkovic Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki City is famous for its fairytale-like landscape during the end of April and the beginning of May...
14 Izakaya Aji-Tora in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Izakaya Aji-Tora near JR Fukui Station is an oasis for Hanshin Tigers' fans, but fans of other teams or non-baseball lovers..
6 Hina Dolls at the Ohana Villa Mandy Bartok The Ohana Villa, a samurai mansion in central Yanagawa, offers visitors the opportunity to see beautiful displays of Hina doll..
12 Autumn at Daikaku Temple Justin Velgus Daikakuji is a temple founded by Emperor Saga. Located in Sagano in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto City.
15 A Few Days at Miyajima Larry Knipfing I visited Miyajima in late November, when the weather was almost perfect. It was still relatively warm, and the momiji were at..
4 Houraku Manju Yui Yamaguchi Haraku Manju is a round rice cake about 8 cm in size. The combination of the fragrance on the outside with just the right amou..