Activities Winter in Yubari Christopher Lawson Yubari may conjure images of juicy local melon on warm summer days, but its snowy attractions make it a fun holiday spot in winter, too.
Food Sake in Yamaguchi Featured In fact, Yamaguchi is home to not only the famed Dassai, but an impressive... While otters were common in Yamaguchi, they were known for laying out bountiful
Culture Cemeteries in Japan Elena Lisina Japanese cemeteries are very different to western ones. They are associated with Buddhism and are usually located on temple grounds.
8 Enkoji in Kyoto Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former imperial capital of Kyoto, Enkoji is a temple where you can sit and look out over beautiful Japanese gardens, and perhaps meet a monkey
Culture Muddled in Miidera Arlene Bastion But persevere. The temples are embedded in verdant forests, and emanate a sense of awe at its history and significance.
Culture Sumo in Ryogoku Sleiman Azizi Held in Ryogoku in central Tokyo, the first sumo tournament of each year is keenly anticipated.
7 Culture Cycling in Kinokura Bonson Lam Here you can go snowboarding and earlier in the same day, ride through amber fields straight from Aso Kumamoto Airport
14 Culture The Japanese Garden Elena Lisina To enjoy the Japanese garden, one needs to understand its essence and traditions. In a garden, monks create a miniature image of the universe.
