Beauty & Spa Yakushima Traverse Sarah Mathews A tough but rewarding hike across Yakushima, through the forests that inspired 'Princess Mononoke', past the Jomon sugi..
Culture Bokushi Street in Shiozawa Manish Prabhune If you want to time travel to the Edo period and experience its architectural beauty, Shiozawa in Niigata should be on your radar...
Activities The Peaceful Hibiya Park Janessa Landry Hibiya Park is the perfect escape from the noise and the crowds when traversing Tokyo. The park was once home to a feudal lord..
Activities Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Observatory Dan Traylor Ride a gondola, change to a tram, and take in a view of Sapporo from 531 meters above sea level
Culture Heijo Palace Site Paul Hackshaw See the site of he former Imperial Palace, seat of the original Japanese government
Food Cha Cha Japanese Dining Laura Welch A relaxing Japanese dining experience without too much formality.
Nightlife Sangubashi Eat Street Jeremy Yap International restaurants lining this little shopping street tucked in the outskirts of Yoyogi Park