9 Culture Nakajimakoen in Autumn Valerie Kor Nakajimakoen on a sunny autumn day, fall colors in full glory.
10 Activities Iwaki Marine Tower Sandra Isaka The Iwaki Marine Tower, which sits at the top of a hill in Misaki Park, provides visitors with spectacular views of the Fukush..
Food Lemon Cafe, Hirosaki Peter Sidell In Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Lemon Cafe is a great place to relax over a slice of cake or light meal, with a peaceful..
12 Culture Shinmei Jinja Shrine, Sabae Larry Knipfing Shinmei Jinja Shrine is situated directly across the street from the Shinmei-en Hotel where I stayed in October. I woke up ear..
8 Culture Shibuya, Land of the Youth Marsita Yunus Shibuya (Shibuya-ku) is one of 23 special wards of Tokyo. Always crowded with teens, 20's and 30's Shibuya is one of t..
Activities Okage Yokocho at Mie-ken Marsita Yunus The streets have a festival-like atmosphere all year. The "Okage-za" museum offers a glimpse into Ise's history and culture
Activities Kyoto Kennin-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Kennin-ji Temple is situated at the very near of the Gion’s geisha quarters. In this temple, you can enjoy famous screen paint..
10 Accommodation Sabae's Shinmei-en Hotel Larry Knipfing A nice local old-fashioned inn/hotel in the pretty rural town of Sabae in Fukui Prefecture.