Food Cafe Wakakusa in Nara Anne Lauenroth Enjoy crêpes and cappuccino in the global-minded Cafe Wakakusa near Higashimuki Shopping Arcade and Nara Park.
23 Culture Gohyaku Rakan in Kawagoe Anne Lauenroth Gohyaku Rakan, Buddha's 540 stone disciples at Kitain Temple in Kawagoe.
Accommodation Koshinzuka Anne Lauenroth Koshinzuka is a charming minshuku - or traditional Japanese inn - near Tsumago on the Nakasendo in the Kiso Valley.
Food It's All about Tofu at Tousuiro Anne Lauenroth It's all about tofu at Tousuiro restaurant in Kyoto, with branches in Gion and Kiyamachi, overlooking the Kamogawa.
Activities Jigokudani in Noboribetsu Anne Lauenroth Discover the sulfurous ponds and steam vents of Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
12 Activities Sunset over Hakodate Anne Lauenroth Enjoy the burning skies of sunset and famous night views from Mount Hakodate in Hokkaido.
Food Nagomi Visit Anne Lauenroth Nagomi Visit: Enjoy a meal at a Japanese home and discover a more personal side of Japan off the beaten track.
26 Culture Drainspotting Anne Lauenroth Japan's manhole covers provide a spot of art and history on the country's streets.