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.
Accommodation Daisetsuzan Shirakabaso Hostel Anne Lauenroth Daisetsuzan Shirakabaso, a beautiful youth hostel at the foot of Mount Asahidake in Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido.
Culture Traditional Japanese Theater Anne Lauenroth Traditional Japanese Theater - an Introduction to Noh, Kabuki and Bunraku.
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.