8 Winter in Small Village of Toyama Takako Sakamoto Gokayama Ainokura village with thatched roof houses in Gassho-zukuri style is too small to even cultivate food, but its seasonal..
9 Warm Welcome in a Small Village Takako Sakamoto Wonderful warm hospitality I received beside an irori fireplace in the small village of Gokayama Ainokura on a snowy night.
12 Fukui's Totoya Justin Velgus Totoya serves up home style cooking, specializing in fish dishes. Their secret to success? Food that is cheap, delicious, delivered..
Autumn Beauty of Lake Kuzuryu Hiroshi Ohnuki An aerial view of beautiful Lake Kuzuryu in Fukui, captured in autumn. Notice the clear blue sky reflected on the serene water surface!..
Food Kushitomo at Hamamatsu Station Peter Sidell Right by Hamamatsu station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kushitomo is a lively traditional eatery, serving inexpensive lunch..
Cherry Blossoms at Nishiyama Park Hiroshi Ohnuki Aerial views of 1,000 cherry blossoms in full bloom at Nishiyama Park in Sabae City, Fukui. Notice the striking contrast the pale-pink..
14 Winter Landscape Around Taichoji Takako Sakamoto Magical winter landscape around Taichoji Temple in Fukui. In winter, mountains in Fukui are covered in snow and they look so beautiful...