7 Summer in the Hachimantai Mountains Mandy Bartok Summer in the Hachimantai Mountains is a beautiful time to hike the nature trail around the alpine plateau.
11 A Perfect Day in Okinawa Jasper Wilkins It is the home of water sports and aquariums, and whether you fancy diving with whale sharks, or kayaking over coral reefs, this beautiful island is a
Accommodation Robot Hotel Opens in Japan Edward Yagisawa Jul 27, 2015 Henn-na Hotel, which literally translates to "Strange Hotel" in English, became the first robot-staffed hotel in the world when it opened on
Culture Fukui's Lotus Paradise in Heaven Takako Sakamoto Fukui's Lotus Paradise in Heaven: beautiful lotus fields in rural Minami Echizen makes you feel like you are in heaven!
Planning Guide to Earthquakes in Japan Edward Yagisawa Learn how to prepare for Japan's worst natural disasters - earthquakes and typhoons - and what to do when you encounter one.
Accommodation Guest House Wasabi in Nippori Daniel Vesey Guest House Wasabi in Nippori Tokyo has a wonderful Japanese style flowing in every room.
6 Hotroom Keyaki in Mashiko, Tochigi Christina Oshima Cozy Italian-inspired cafe in downtown Mashiko.
First Starbucks Opens in Tottori Edward Yagisawa May 26, 2015 First Starbucks opens in Tottori, with over 1000 people lining up as Starbucks now has stores in all 47 prefectures.
