Activities Takino Snow World Varsha Vaswati The only Japanese National Government Park in Hokkaido converts itself to a fun-filled snow wonderland every winter.
Food Shingen Ramen Valerie Kor A must-go if you're looking for ramen in Sapporo. Be prepared to queue.
Activities Yokohama's Museum of Cup Noodles Saskia Gilmour Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum is a fun and unique activity for the whole family to enjoy. Situated in the port city of Yokohama,..
Food Ninjintei restaurant in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Tonkatsu restaurant in the main street of Yuzawa with huge portions of great quality, local food. Queues out the door are not unusual..
Culture Naritasan Shinshōji Temple Imogen Riethmuller The Naritasan Temple is well worth a visit, and not just for those filling in time while waiting for a plane. The temple groun..
Culture History & Traditional Crafts Museum Ciara Long This humanities museum, housed in a pre-war cannery, focuses on Hiroshima's traditional industries, history and folklore.
Beauty & Spa Tomo-no-ura in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Emmie Tsumura The picturesque seaside town of Tomo-no-ura. It is the setting of Hayao Miyazaki's animated fantasy film, Ponyo, and renowned..
6 Activities Sanbutsu-ji on Mt. Mitoku Michelle Ishiki What could have turned into a trip lowlight on Mt. Mitoku, turned into a memorable hike up to see the precariously located temple...