7 Summer in the Hachimantai Mountains Mandy Bartok Summer in the Hachimantai Mountains is a beautiful time to hike the nature trail around the alpine plateau.
Shopping China on the Park Mandy Bartok China on the Park is a large complex run by the Fukagawa Seiji company that showcases fine porcelain in its gallery while welcoming..
7 Arao Rice Planting Festival in Photos Mandy Bartok Kick off the rice planting season in Kyushu at the Arao Rice Planting Festival.
8 Irises at Lake Kagurame Mandy Bartok See waves of purple irises in bloom every June at Lake Kagurame outside of Beppu.
Food Pain au Levain Mandy Bartok Pain au Levain is arguably one of Kumamoto's best bakeries, tucked out in the eastern part of the city just off the Kyushu expressway...
Culture Carp Streamers in Rural Saga Mandy Bartok See carp streamers from below on a riverboat "cruise" in rural Saga.
Food Burger Mania Mandy Bartok Burger Mania serves up fresh off the griddle American-style burgers in the center of Tokyo.
6 Culture Peony Garden at Ueno Toshogu Mandy Bartok The peony garden at Ueno Toshogu Shrine opens for only a month in early spring and welcomes visitors to enjoy the various peon..