9 Culture Sabae's Bankei-ji Temple Larry Knipfing As Japanese temples go, this one is fairly new - only 270 years old. The temple is small and simple, but very lovely. After cl..
11 Culture Sabae's Makoto Ichi Festival Larry Knipfing Sabae's Josho-ji Temple Makoto Ichi Festival is a grand event with locals and visitors from near and far coming together t..
12 Culture Sabae's Josho-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Known for the splendor of its main gate, Josho-ji Temple is the head temple of the Shinshu sect, and the biggest temple in Sab..
7 Activities Tamagawa's Scenic Charm Valerie Kor Take a scenic stroll along the Tamagawa, where you can relax, enjoy sports and parks and get away from the city life.
8 Food Eat with the Locals at Ebisu Yokocho Hannah Warren Ebisu Yokocho is a food alley that's low on price but high on atmosphere.
7 Shopping Louis Vuitton Espace Hannah Warren A small, free art gallery on the seventh floor of the Louis Vuitton building in chic Omotesando.
Food Giardino Mandy Bartok Tasty Italian-inspired food at a price that can't be beat can be found at Giardino, one of the popular restaurants in Kuma..
Activities Chūson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi Tom Roseveare Hiraizumi is a beautiful, rural town in southern Iwate and makes for a spectacular introduction to both Tohoku and historical Japan...