Culture Paths Less Traveled – Ryūō-zan Matthew Eynon The summit of Mt. Ryūō is difficult to reach, but well worth the hike. It is often billed as a Health Trail.
Food Marukin Omachidou Anonymous A Japanese home-style restaurant, with a wide variety of dishes all done extremely well. Despite the high quality, taste and generous..
Culture Jindaiji Temple, Chofu City Andrew Ng In the leafy environs of Jindaiji temple, it's possible to imagine you are stepping back in time and walking in the footsteps..
Food La Sera Restaurant Anonymous La Sera is an unassuming Italian restaurant on Chifunemachi in central Matsuyama serving a hearty and authentic lasagna.
Food Nagasaka Restaurant in Matsuyama Anonymous Nagasaka Restaurant in Matsuyama is a Japanese-style restaurant with a stylish retro interior
Culture Toki-no-mori Park on Sado Island Alena Eckelmann Toki-no-mori Park on Sado Island-Rare sight of the Japanese Crested Ibis
Accommodation Hoshi Onsen Chojukan in Minakami Rufus Starbuck Venerable ryokan on the old main road from Kanto to Niigata, hidden away down a little track. Step back in time and take a bath..