Activities Backcountry Skiing in Niseko Nicole Bauer Fantastic powder snow, extensive and easily accessible backcountry terrain. First tracks in the morning, powder tree runs all day..
Food Rai Tei Restaurant in Kamakura City Jessica A Paje Rai Tei 檑亭 restaurant in Kamakura City was once Japan’s first resort cottage subdivision and built during the Edo Period. De..
Beauty & Spa Imabari Yunoura Heights Onsen Anonymous This onsen is the public bathing area of the Imabari Yunoura Heights hotel, located just outside the town of Imabari on a hill above..
Nightlife Penny Lane Live Cafe in Kurashiki Judith Mikami A live cafe located in the center of Kurashiki City, just 10 minutes from Kurashiki station. Musicians from around Japan and internationally..
Culture The Frenetic Harajuku Station Sarashanti A busy station that escorts visitors to the latest pop-culture fashion and cool breeze of the parks.
Culture Unique Stone Statue of Buddha Reiko Senna See this unique giant stone statue of Buddha built in 1660 in Nagano Prefecture that was re-discovered in the 20th century.
Beauty & Spa A Day in Kaminoyama City Hannah Warren There's plenty to do in this small onsen city in Yamagata Prefecture.
Activities Hanayashiki Amusement Park Hannah Warren In the traditional Japanese suburb of Asakusa sits Hanayashiki, a small amusement park that offers a surprisingly good time. Originally..