Activities Visiting Lake Towada in Aomori and Akita Mandy Bartok Lake Towada sits on the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures and is one of Tohoku's most beautiful spots.
Food Omicho Market in Kanazawa Mandy Bartok Get a close-up glimpse of Kanazawa's "kitchen" at the Omicho market in the center of the city.
15 Culture Shirayama-hime Shrine Mandy Bartok Visit the head of the Shirayama Shrines in Japan in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Culture Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa Mandy Bartok The Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa offers visitors a hands-on look at Ishikawa's colorful kabuki traditions.
Culture Science Hills Komatsu Mandy Bartok Science Hills Komatsu offers state-of-the-art science exhibits in an architectural gem of a building.
7 Activities Early Plum Blossoms in Ikegami Mandy Bartok Over 370 plum trees burst into bloom every winter on the grounds of Ikegami Baien in Tokyo's Ota Ward.
Transportation Kansai One Pass Coming in 2016 Mandy Bartok Jan 25, 2016 The Kansai One Pass, set to go on trial in 2016, will link nine individual rail companies in the region under a single debit-style..