Activities Monbetsu Crab Claw Statue Kim Bergström Monbetsu, in Hokkaido's northeast, is famous for all things crab, and the giant crab claw statue in the heart of the city showcases..
6 Culture Usaburo Kokeshi Factory Kim Bergström Gunma's Usaburo Kokeshi Factory offers kokeshi dolls for sale, the chance to see a working kokeshi doll factory up close, and..
7 Activities Shiofune Kannon Kim Bergström Shiofune Kannon on the outskirts of Tokyo has peaceful, tranquil grounds - and loads of azalea bushes! The grounds burst with color..
Activities Ride An Ice Breaker Ship Kim Bergström Japan is a country with a variety of unique landscapes, and one of the most spectacular is the drift ice that accumulates off the..
12 Activities Harmonyland Kim Bergström Harmonyland, in Oita Prefecture, dishes up a healthy dose of cute. The theme park is dedicated to Sanrio characters, including the..
Activities Gunma Insect World Kim Bergström Gunma Insect World opened in 2005, and has a range of different insects to appreciate in their natural habitats. Over 1400 species..
Culture Niitsu Railway Museum Kim Bergström The Niitsu Railway Museum highlights the importance that rail transportation has had on this Niigata town. There are various exhibits..
Activities As Autumn Turns to Winter Kim Bergström The onset of winter in Niigata's snow country is fast and furious, but after the first snow of the year, many fall elements..