7 Culture Kan-onji C. Rio Temple sixteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Avalokitesvara Temple.
17 Mt. Kurikoma Laura Welch In autumn, Mt. Kurikoma lets you hike among the glorious, fiery leaves. Come prepared and enjoy the season!
Activities Osarizawa Mine in Akita Justin Velgus The mines of northern Akita were once the largest of Japan, and at one time, the world! Enter the darkness and discover secret..
Activities Meiji Jingu Gaien Park Todd Wojnowski Meiji Jingu Gaien Park in central Tokyo has facilities for various activities, from a golf range and tennis courts to Jingu Stadium,..
10 Activities Hirosaki in Cherry Blossom Season Josef Diermair Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Cherry Blossom Festival held in the park surrounding Hirosaki Castle.
Culture Trip to Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum Perri Silverstein This museum is dedicated to the works of Fujiko·F·Fujio. Fans of Doraemon will delight in the exhibits, special short films an..
Culture Seishu Netsuke Art Museum Yuko Kobayashi Seishu Netsuke Art Museum is a little known museum in Kyoto where you can experience a sophisticated type of Japanese beauty.
Food Arco Iris Bryan Baier Arco Iris is the latest modern Mexican cuisine addition to Niigata and is the only place this author knows of to get an authentic..