Activities Akigawa Valley Kim Bergström When people think of Tokyo, their minds may immediately go to busy city streets, packed subway trains, and neon lights galore. That..
Culture Oyama Mountain Hiking Rey Waters Hiking Mt Oyama, a one-day trip featuring lots of history, temples/shrines, and good food.
Activities Koga Kubo Park Elizabeth S Koga Kubo Park in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture celebrates peach blossoms each spring and puts on a breathtaking display of autumn..
Activities Tengu (Goblin) Highlands Chiara Terzuolo Hiking, karsts, starry skies and cool breezes make this highland retreat on the border between Kochi and Ehime prefectures a hidden..
Activities BIOTOPIA Me-byo Valley in Odawara Sandra Isaka Located on a hillside overlooking the Ashigara Plains, BIOTOPIA me-byo valley is a hidden treasure near Odawara. The complex, dedicated..
Activities Fugan Suijo Line Gaurav Raja Dahal This leisure cruise starts from Kansui Park all the way to the port town of Iwase. If you can understand Japanese, you can also..
Transportation Itoigawa Station Kim Bergström Itoigawa Station in Niigata Prefecture was opened back in 1912, and is served by the Hokuriku Shinkansen, the Ōito Line, and t..
Accommodation A Douse in 1300 Years of History Caleb Cello Rests in the deep mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture is the world's oldest hotel- Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, that has been interestingly..