Activities Wake Fuji Park Wisteria Festival Kim Bergström The Wake Fuji Park in Okayama was opened back in 1985, and is home to Japan's largest collection of wisteria varieties.
Food ASTERISQUE Cake Shop, Yoyogi-Uehara Anonymous This is a review of Asterisque cake shop. I describe the ambiance, location, and price, and make some recommendations.
Activities Hidden Gems At Lake Yamanaka Victoria Vlisides A cute tourist area tucked away in Yamanashi is Lake Yamanaka. A gorgeous lake with a stunning backdrop of Mt. Fuji.
8 Activities Kanagawa’s Mount Myojin-ga-take Steve Morton limits of Kanagawa Prefecture lies the rugged peak of Mount Myojin-ga-take
9 Activities Early Morning on Lake Yunoko Steve Morton Experience a more relaxing side to Nikko alongside the picturesque shores of Lake Yunoko which even despite its popularity, still manages to maintain some
Activities Sakae Club Ski Area, Nagano Rufus Starbuck Sakae Club Ski Resort is a small resort in Sakae Village, Nagano. 3 lifts, steep runs and a great day out.
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2026 Tuesday - May 5th unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi Prefecture A great day trip from Tokyo, the festival is exciting and full of food, sake
Food Momiji Tei by Lake Kawaguchi Sleiman Azizi the only country in the world where eating a bowl of noodles feels the same... You see, if you've been to the northern side of Lake Kawaguchi (yes
