14 Activities Ojika Island: A Summer Paradise Victoria Simkovic Forget the more popular beach resorts this summer and travel to Ojika Island for a truly authentic Japanese summer!
12 Activities A Green Walk Through Sendai Elena Lisina Sendai is often referred to as the "Green City", and it lives up to the name. The city offers many options to take a nice stroll among rich greenery.
11 Activities Portrait of a Cherry Tree Reynald Ventura This is a portrait of a cherry tree that I planted two days before the Great Earthquake of March 11, 2011.
Food A Taste of Shiga at COCOSHIGA Tom Roseveare COCOSHIGA offers a literal taste of Shiga, thanks to its souvenir and craft store, sake tasting bar and Omi beef sukiyaki restaurant, KAN KAN KAN.
Food Shima Chubo Kafuu Kim Bergström Shima Chubo Kafuu is located in the Kunigami district of Okinawa, and offers a range of vegan sweet treats.
10 Culture Senju-in Temple in Uguisudani Peter Sidell In the Uguisudani district of Tokyo, Senju-in is a pleasant, leafy Buddhist temple, with some attractive statues and a relaxing atmosphere.
Culture Okinawa International Orchid Show 2026 Jan 24th - Feb 1st different varieties of these blooms, and the Okinawa International Orchid Show... appreciates them in abundance.