Food Gyu-Kaku Restaurant in Nakano Megan Steckly Yakiniku at Gyu-Kaku is a chance to sample a unique style of dining on great food, grilled at your table over charcoals
Culture Naritasan Shinshōji Temple Imogen Riethmuller The Naritasan Temple is well worth a visit, and not just for those filling in time while waiting for a plane. The temple groun..
Shopping Kyu-Karuizawa Shopping Street Peter Sidell In the resort town of Karuizawa in Japan's Nagano prefecture, there's a pedestrianized kilometer of stores selling sou..
Culture Okayama University Kenji Chida Okayama University is the prefecture's leader in tertiary education. Regular public events and lectures are held on campus.
Culture Ancient city of Nikko Suwannee Payne Walking in the ancient city of Nikko is like walking in an enchanted forest. There are big cedars hundreds of years old standi..
Activities Minakami Canyoning Adventure Rufus Starbuck Canyoning in Minakami - jump, swim and slide your way down a river, tackling anything in your path. Cliffs, waterfalls and churning..
Culture Princess Chujo Seigan Cherry Tree Ritsuko Kikui Princess Chujo Seigan Sakura embodies the tale of Princess Chujo, starting in the Nara period and extends to the International Space..