Food Manpei in Inawashiro Peter Sidell In Inawashiro, in the countryside of Fukushima in northern Japan, Manpei is a cheap and cheerful place to get hearty Japanese comfort food.
Planning Autumn in Kyoto Serena Ogawa Granted that any time of year is beautiful in Kyoto, but fall is especially... Here are our top picks for places to see the koyo or colored leaves in
Culture Sightseeing in Yonezawa Tom Roseveare As a castle town, Yonezawa in southern Yamagata was once home to the Uesugi clan, but is more commonly known for its delicacies in the modern era – particularly
Food Watami Japanese Restaurant Bonson Lam Watami is a bistro with a roll call of everything you imagine when the phrase “Japanese dining” is mentioned, from sashimi and okonomiyaki, to beef tataki
Activities Hiking Mount Anbou Japan Travel If you’re staying in the Hida area for a couple of days, a hike up to the top of Mount Anbou is well recommended.
Beauty & Spa Tranquility in Kusatsu Brittany Rock Considered among the top 100 hot springs of Japan, Kusatsu Onsen Village in Gunma is well worth the trip.
