Area Higashishirakawa Village Heikoncha! Welcome to Higashishirakawa. Only two villages remain in Gifu prefecture; Shirakawa-go and Higashishirakawa village. They may share the name 'Shirakawa' (and Higashi just means..
Beauty & Spa Hakone Kowaki-en Yunessun Alex J A day trip to one of the many hot springs in the mountains of Hakone where all ages can relax and have fun.
Activities Backcountry Skiing in Niseko Nicole Bauer Fantastic powder snow, extensive and easily accessible backcountry terrain. First tracks in the morning, powder tree runs all day..
Activities Tsuno Winery in Miyazaki Paul Arenson-Kawano Tsuno Winery is proof that you can, indeed, produce perfectly enjoyable wine here in Miyazaki.
Activities Mount Mitake & Mount Odake Day Hike Sarah Mathews The Mount Mitake and Mount Odake day hike from Tokyo, starting and ending at the stunning Tama River, has nice views the whole way...
Area Nikko Welcome to Nikko! Nikko, located in the northwest corner of Tochigi Prefecture, is known for its picturesque beauty, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Nikko boasts ..
Activities Takao-san to Jimba-san Day Hike Sarah Mathews Take a day hike in Tokyo's west between Mt Takao and Mt Jimba. The total walk time is approximately 5.5 hours.
Food Jindaiji Soba at Yusui Sarah Mathews Yusui is said to be the most famous soba restuarant in Jindaiji, and I can certainly say it was excellent soba, handmade on the..