Activities
Visiting Mikimoto Pearl Island
On Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba you can learn all about cultured pearls and Kokichi Mikimoto, the 'Pearl King'. You can..
Activities
Guide to Visiting Zoorasia
Also known as Yokohama Dobutsuen, Zoorasia is 'walking safari' zoo with animals from all over the world. It's a great..
Activities
Experience Toba's Ama Diver Culture
Meet Japan’s female free divers at an Osatsu Kamado ama hut in Toba, and learn about the ancient and fascinating culture of th..
Culture
Visiting an Ama Diver Hut in Toba
Meeting Japan's female Ama divers over a delicious seafood lunch with spiny lobster at Hachiman-Kamado, an Ama diver hut in..
Activities
Vistas of Mt. Fuji and Retro Town Walking Tour
Guided walking tour in Fujiyoshida: two iconic Mount Fuji views, making decorative sushi rolls, a visit to a wonderful tea sho..
Culture
Hoto Noodles at Scarecrow Villa
Meet local grandmothers, learn how to make traditional Yamanashi-style hoto noodles, see a typical old-style Japanese house, and..
Culture
Will You Fight Or Watch?
Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
Culture
Crystal Sound Museum
Crystal Sound is a free museum in Shosenkyo with a collection of precious gemstones from around the world. The museum shop is a..
Gallery
Guide to Visiting Zoorasia
Kanagawa
Will You Fight Or Watch?
Yamanashi
Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival
Yamanashi
Reviews
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Transportation
5 of Chubu's Unique Train Stations
KimThe Chubu region's stations run the gamut from aesthetically-pleasing architectural masterpieces to relaxing havens for tired..
Food
Nescafe Kotatsu Café
Past EventThe Nescafe Kotatsu Café runs from November 26th until December 12th, and guests can snuggle up and enjoy coffee and their cho..
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Culture
Surprises in Japan
Elena LisinaThere's a lot about Japan that can only be learnt by visiting the country, since the details or scale of a particular thing..
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Culture
Kamakura’s Komyoji Temple
Steve MortonLocated next to Kamakura’s scenic Zaimokuza beach, Komyoji is a true gem that offers the visitor everything from meditation to..