Activities Kusasenri Plateau Mandy Bartok A grassy plateau sits atop the five peaks of Mt Aso, one of Japan's most impressive volcanoes.
Culture Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar Yamaga displays illuminated paper umbrellas and and bamboo candles on winter evenings in February.
Beauty & Spa Kosoyu Bathhouse in Yamashiro Onsen Mandy Bartok Soak away your aches in a replicated Meiji-era bathhouse in Ishikawa Prefecture's Yamashiro Onsen.
Planning Kumamoto Earthquakes Mandy Bartok Apr 20, 2016 The two earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture caused significant damage to the local area.
13 Culture Exploring Gujo Hachiman Mandy Bartok Gujo Hachiman rewards visitors with historic streetscapes, hands-on food replica experiences, a hilltop castle and a three-month..
Beauty & Spa RICE FORCE Featured RICEFORCE is a rice-based line of Japanese beauty products that focuses on natural ingredients for a fresh, smooth look.
Culture Exploring Shimane Prefecture Mandy Bartok Explore the best of Shimane—an underrated gem with highlights like Izumo-taisha, Matsue Castle, and Adachi Museum of Art. Enjo..
Culture Myoryu-ji (Ninja-dera) in Kanazawa Mandy Bartok Take a peek into Kanazawa's so-called Ninja Temple on a guided visit to Myoryu-ji.