9 Culture Hamarikyu Gardens at Sunset Andre Moreira Hamarikyu Gardens: Yes, it's possible to relax even in the big city of Tokyo. Proof that Tokyo has a great balance of Nature..
Culture Nokogiriyama: "Saw-tooth" Mountain Elisabeth Kress Chiba's Nokogiriyama is an little known day trip from Tokyo with thrilling views, an atmospheric hike through a forested t..
12 Activities Squirrel Park in Machida Cathy Cawood Machida Risu-en is an animal park with squirrels, tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs and more. It's a great place to take young..
Food Alishan Organic Cafe, Saitama Rebecca Quin Alishan Organic Center and Cafe has a great variety of organic, vegetarian and vegan friendly food all served up in an enchant..
Culture Discover the Satoyama Gregory Patrisse Located in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Hida region offers sublime views to anyone wishing to venture in the wilds of Japan.
Culture The Underrated Meiji-Mura Richard Mulvihill Over 60 buildings from the Meiji Restoration have been collected from around Japan and are now displayed in a beautifully secluded..
14 Culture The Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in Hugo Kempeneer Phoenix hall looks colorful with its new vermilion paint. Inside Chudo of Phoenix Hall is statue of Amitabha Tathagata, dating back..
11 Culture Walking Around the Myoshin-ji Temple Complex Larry Knipfing Myoshin-ji Temple complex is one of my favorite places in Kyoto; I don't know what delights I'm going to find each time..