Activities Starry Nights in Japan: Achi Village Featured Achi Village was once recognized as the best place to see shining stars in in the Japan night skies by the Ministry of the Environment.
13 Culture Seiun-ji Temple in Toi, Izu Peter Sidell In Toi on the Izu Peninsula in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Seiun-ji is a restful Buddhist temple with plenty of interesting, attractive features
9 Culture Former British Villa in Oku-Nikko Olga Take a look at the Former British Embassy Villa in Nikko
Planning Travelling in Japan with Credit Cards Featured It's now easier than ever to travel Japan using an American Express credit card.
28 Culture A Hot Summer's Day in Rikugien Anne Lauenroth A hot summer's day in Rikugien - enjoy a stroll through one of Tokyo's most beautiful gardens.
Culture A Tree Grows in Oasahiko Shrine Arlene Bastion The 2000 year old camphor tree at Oasahiko Shrine reflects Japan's veneration for its heritage trees, revering them as religious deities to be worshiped
Culture Myoryu-ji (Ninja-dera) in Kanazawa Mandy Bartok secret to the castle (via a series of concealed escape routes) should an... Stairs decorated with translucent rice paper gave soldiers hiding behind
Activities Be a WWOOF Volunteer in Hokkaido Bridget Ye Volunteer on a local vegetable farm through an organization called WWOOF, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, and save on accommodations.
