Beauty & Spa The Hot Springs of Shikine-jima Aric Denfield The best onsen on Shikine-jima, one of Tokyo's islands: Stunning views out to the Philippine Sea; very hard to match!
Activities Shikine-jima, Izu Seven Islands Aric Denfield Shikine-jima, in the Philippine Sea, is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Criss-crossed with walking paths, it's great..
Activities Cycling Ooi Futo, Tokyo Bay Aric Denfield Ooi Futo: an austere, post-industrial landscape, one of Japan's shipping hubs and on Sundays an unbeatable place for some very..
Beauty & Spa Geto Onsen Aric Denfield Located in the heart of the stunning Kurikoma National Park, Geto Onsen is an unusual, quirky and beautiful place for a long, hot..
Activities Cycling the Tamagawa Aric Denfield The banks of the lazy Tamagawa (Tama River) offer respite from Tokyo crowds, and easy-to-cycle paths make for a perfect getaway..
Accommodation Osawa Onsen, Hanamaki Aric Denfield Osawa Onsen, in the verdant hills of Iwate, is more than just a hot spring hotel, it's a retreat and a snapshot of Japan from..
Activities Cycling at Komazawa Olympic Park Aric Denfield The incredible, 'futuristic' Olympic Park, Komazawa Koen, home to the 1964 games. A great place for some serious sports..
Activities Japan Football Museum, Tokyo Aric Denfield For football lovers or for those with an interest in J-League and the national team, the slightly quirky Japan Football Museum is..