Activities A Cyclist's Guide to the Shimanami Kaido Serena Ogawa The Shimanami Kaido is popular for its 55 beautiful bridges and ease of access for cyclists and pedestrians.
28 Culture A Hot Summer's Day in Rikugien Anne Lauenroth A hot summer's day in Rikugien - enjoy a stroll through one of Tokyo's most beautiful gardens.
Culture A Tree Grows in Oasahiko Shrine Arlene Bastion The mother of Achilles dipped him in a holy river to make him immortal,... I’m a tree hugger so this tree was the jewel in the crown of the Oasahiko
14 A Very Big Rock and Wildflowers Cathy Cawood Huge boulder flung from a volcano 2 million years ago now rests beside the road in the mountains of Yamanashi.
Activities Be a WWOOF Volunteer in Hokkaido Bridget Ye Volunteer on a local vegetable farm through an organization called WWOOF, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, and save on accommodations.
Transportation Getting around Naha without a Car Jaclynn Seah One often thinks of Okinawa as a set of idyllic tropical islands with white... Prefectural Museum, and Shuri Castle at the far end, with plans to extend the line
Culture A Hands-on Museum in Nagoya Todd Wojnowski The Nagoya City Science Museum and Planetarium is a really fun, really interesting place to spend the afternoon for kids and adults alike
Food Traveling to Japan as a Vegetarian Anne Lauenroth Traveling in Japan as a vegetarian or vegan can be challenging, so here are a few restaurant recommendations to get you started.
