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9 Mount Akita-Komagatake in Autumn Amber Mezbourian Hike Mount Komagatake in autumn to see spectacular views of colourful foliage juxtaposed against an eerie volcanic landscape.
Culture Goldfish Lanterns in Yanai Amber Mezbourian Goldfish lanterns in Yanai: This picturesque city is famed for its delicate paper lanterns, shaped like goldfish and hung proudly..
Food The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge Amber Mezbourian Wanko soba represents Iwate’s most famous (and possibly only) food challenge. The aim is to consume as many small bowls of noo..
Accommodation Afternoon Tea at British Hills Amber Mezbourian Leave Japan behind and explore British Hills, a surreal holiday resort in the heart of the Fukushima countryside. Enjoy afternoon..
12 Rustic Charm at Kuroyu Onsen Amber Mezbourian Get back to basics at Kuroyu Onsen, an old-fashioned hot spring resort dating from 1674, and feel your troubles melt away in the..
Culture Tagata Honen Matsuri 2026 Sunday - Mar 15th The Tagata Honensai Matsuri is a fertility festival, with the main event centering on the lively procession of a large wooden ..
Transportation On the Slow Boat to China Amber Mezbourian Make the journey as memorable as the destination by taking a ferry between Osaka and Shanghai, giving you time to relax and soak..