9 Spring Breeze of Azumino Takako Sakamoto A soft spring breeze caresses your cheek in Azumino of Shinshu region, where 'good old Japan' still remains the same as..
13 Renkei-ji and Jorin-ji Peter Sidell In Mishima in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Renkei-ji and Jorin-ji are two small but pleasant Buddhist temples, with intere..
Activities Takayama Travel Tips Geoff Day Takayama ranks highly for travelers looking to add rural tourism to their list and has attractions that can not be found anywh..
16 Dinosaurs at JR Fukui Station Takako Sakamoto Dinosaurs materialized in front of JR Fukui Station! Three intricately-made replicas of dinosaurs will welcome you with scary howls..
10 Sake Tasting Event in Kawaguchiko Cathy Cawood Sake tasting event at Ide Jozo Brewery in Kawaguchiko during the first opening of the New Year's barrels.
8 Delicacies of Noto Peninsula Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the delicious fresh seafood of Noto Peninsula in the ancient city Kanazawa!
8 Stone Paved Streets of Kanazawa Takako Sakamoto At twilight, dim lights are lit at chaya (teahouses) and the sound of shamisen and drums can be heard on the streets of Higashi..