Activities Monchichi Kaigan Beach Anonymous Monchichi Kaigan Beach is one of the best beaches in northern Ehime. The river estuary makes it an interesting place for children..
Culture Untoan Temple outside Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck A famous temple in the Minami Uonuma region that has played an important part in local history. A relaxing, beautiful temple at..
Nightlife Out & About Zama Station Carrie Jacobs Just steps outside Zama Station, you'll find petite charm in Zama City. Enjoy specialty coffee and nosh on fresh fare. Pop into..
Culture Kifune Shrine in Northern Kyoto Bryan Baier A small but gorgeous and less-traveled shrine in the mountains north of downtown Kyoto.
Activities Dancing for Amaterasu Meredith Lescoe One day, back when the gods still lived on the Japanese islands, Susanoo (god of the seas) greatly upset his sister Amaterasu (goddess..
Transportation Seto Ohashi Bridge Kenji Chida Seto Ohashi Bridge connects the main island of Honshu to Shikoku. It is still the world's longest two-tiered bridge.
Transportation First Time on The Shinkansen Richard Mulvihill A romantic yet slightly askew image of the legendary Japanese Bullet Train (The Shinkansen)