9 Food Ibaraki's Daigo Cafe Sandra Isaka The Daigo Cafe serves tasty meals and homemade desserts in a lovely traditional Japanese building in Daigo-machi, Ibaraki Pref..
8 Activities Fukushima Aquamarine Sandra Isaka Fukushima Aquamarine is an impressive aquarium located on the coast of Iwaki City. It is a great addition to a trip to Spa Ha..
10 Culture Iwami Ginzan's Omori-cho Sandra Isaka The town of Omori is one of Japan's least known treasures. Hidden in Shimane Prefecture and rarely visited, it is now part of..
Activities Hakone's Yunessun Sandra Isaka Yunessun, in Hakone, is billed as an 'Onsen Theme Park' and it does not disappoint. Accessible by car or mass transportation,..
7 Food Narai-juku's Fuka Cafe Sandra Isaka The Fuka Cafe is located in Narai-juku, one of the famous post towns of the Kiso Valley. Relax on tatami, or at a table, and enjoy..
7 Culture Hakone's Glass Forest Museum Sandra Isaka The 'Gurasu-no-mori', Hakone's Glass Forest Museum, has an impressive collection of Venetian glass set into an equally..
6 Activities Hakone-en Komagatake Ropeway Sandra Isaka A ropeway to the top of Hakone's highest mountain, Komagatake. Incredible views of Mt. Fuji, a small shrine, and great hiking..
Culture Kaisei-machi Ajisai Matsuri Sandra Isaka Kaisei-machi's Ajisai Matsuri, usually held in the second week of June, is a wonderful festival of hydrangea, newly planted..