12 Transportation Cruising the Mogamigawa Hannah Warren A boat ride down the longest river in Yamagata is a fine way to spend a sunny morning.
7 Food Sukiya Noborikawa Michael Flemming If you haven't been to Okinawa for a few years then you might be surprised by Sukiya's massive expansion into the local..
6 Culture The Moss Garden at Saihoji Temple Mandy Bartok Saihoji's famed moss garden is worth the effort it takes to get to on the outer fringes of Kyoto
11 Culture Lotus Heaven in Fukui Larry Knipfing Fukui's Minami-Echizen is home to one of the most beautiful collections of lotus that you will ever see.
12 Activities Moguranpia Machinaka Aquarium Sarashanti Aquarium in Kuji, in the north of Iwate Prefecture, was damaged by tsunami in March 2011. The small aquarium was once quite big..
6 Activities Lake Shikotsu Nicole Bauer Lake Shikotsu (or Shikotsu-ko, 支笏湖) is a stunning crater lake with a depth of about 360 meters, making it the second deepes..
10 Culture Matsuyama Castle in Photos Virginia Gonzalez Matsuyama Castle is located on top of a hill right in the city center. From its tower, visitors can enjoy an bird's eye view..
10 Culture Gyosen Park Karin Wu From a zoo to a fishing pond to a Japanese-style garden, Gyosen Park offers enjoyment for all ages