Alternative Tourism in Minamisanriku Justin Velgus Nov 1, 2015 Minamisanriku. Miyagi Prefecture has taken a bold iniative to focus on less mainstream forms of tourism to attract both Japanese..
9 Kyoto Adashino Nenbutsu-ji 1 of 4 Justin Velgus To the East is Toribeno, to the West is Adashino. These two areas of Kyoto are known as the burying grounds of people that have..
Activities Kanezaki Kamaboko Fish Cake Factory Justin Velgus Kanezaki Kamaboko Factory is a factory specializing in fish cakes, a local delicacy in Miyagi prefecture. Join a factory tour, go..
12 Kizakura Kappa Country in Kyoto Justin Velgus The Kizakura Kappa Country is a museum that studiously collects and displays a variety of kappa materials from around the country...
Shopping Ishinomaki Style Kokeshi Dolls Justin Velgus Tree Tree Ishinomaki is a kokeshi shop that opened in April 2015. Its unique style of original kokeshi dolls are exciting kokeshi..
Explore Japan with Ingress Justin Velgus Ingress is a worldwide smart phone app that lets players wage war while discovering the local community. Discover art, shrines,..
Culture Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 1 of 2 Justin Velgus Stand in front of the nine dragon-headed statue of Benzaiten inside Kyoto's Nison-in Temple and you will feel a sense of ..
Fukushima Hotels Now Half Price Justin Velgus May 22, 2015 Utilizing the catchphrase "Where good fortune blooms" (福が満開！福のしま), premium travel tickets are being sold to help intr..