Transportation Akita Airport Justin Velgus Akita airport is located about a 30 minute drive from downtown Akita City, the prefecture's capital. There are domestic flights..
Culture Tenryuji at Sagano Kyoto Justin Velgus Tenryuji, the Temple Of the Heavenly Dragon, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Arashiyama/Sagano district of Kyoto. It is the..
Activities Juniko Lakes Justin Velgus Within Shirakami-sanchi, the beautiful forest that stretches across prefectures in northern Tohoku, lies a land of mysterious lakes...
Beauty & Spa Goshougake Justin Velgus Goshougake in Akita Prefecture was discovered 300 years ago by some weary samurai. The volcanic landscape also held a secret with..
Culture Kaikoji Temple Justin Velgus The Kaikoji Temple in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture houses two of the legendary living mummies. These former priests mummified themselves..
Shopping Aomori AUGA Building Justin Velgus The AUGA Building in Aomori offers a fresh market, beauty and fashion shopping, and a large public library. It is located right..
Culture Yokote Kamakura Museum Justin Velgus This museum may be small, but it's not everyday you can see "kamakura" or igloos each and every season.
Culture Akita Neburi-Nagashi Hall Justin Velgus At this small museum, you could easily spend more than an hour if you want to practice kanto lantern balancing with friends. It..