14 Culture Muryo-ji Temple in Yoga Peter Sidell In the Tokyo suburb of Yoga not far from Shibuya, Muryo-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to some interesting statues and carvings...
15 Activities Scenery of Zamami-jima Peter Sidell One of the Kerama islands in Japan's Okinawa prefecture, Zamami-jima is a place of exquisite natural beauty.
Accommodation Kuretake Inn Hotel in Yaizu Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kuretake Inn Yaizu is a comfortable, good value business hotel.
21 Culture Public Art and Design in Shizuoka Peter Sidell The streets of Shizuoka in central Japan are enlivened with plenty of public art and design, including statues, sculpture and street..
11 Culture Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji are neighbouring Buddhist temples, home to impressive carvings..
12 Culture Myorenji Peter Sidell In Shimizu in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Myorenji is a small, appealing Buddhist temple with an assortment of interesting..
Transportation New Fuji View Train Peter Sidell Jan 14, 2016 April this year will see the launch in Japan of a new luxury train, the Fujisan View Express, allowing passengers a relaxing ride..
Accommodation Kuretake Inn Kakegawa Peter Sidell In the historical castle town Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture mid-way between Tokyo and Kyoto, Kuretake Inn is a well..