10 Activities Oku-Nikko’s Ryuzu-no-taki Falls Tomoko Kamishima Autumn brings a stunning change of color to Nikko's Ryuzu-no-taki Falls.
Beauty & Spa Oyasu Ravine Justin Velgus The Oyasu area is famous for its volcanic activity deep down in the Earth. The area is strewn with heated pools of water and hot..
Food Maison de croissant Michelle Ishiki Macrobiotic, vegan lunches made without meat, fish, white sugar or dairy products are offered everyday for lunch. The grocery store..
Activities Yokohama Cosmo World Amusement Park Todd Wojnowski Yokohama Cosmo World is an amusement park in the center of Minato Mirai, and includes the giant Ferris wheel that is a prominent..
Accommodation Setoda Private Hostel Matthew Iannarone If you're planning to cross the Shimanami Kaido, it's best to stay overnight on one of the islands, and Setoda Private Hostel..
10 Activities Kinchakuda - Spider Lily Heaven Josef Diermair Kinchakuda is famous for red spider lily. Located close to Chichibu in Saitama, it's easy to reach by the Seibu Ikebukuro Line...
12 Culture Hiroshima Umeshu Festival 2012 Emmie Tsumura The Hiroshima Umeshu Festival is an annual event held at the beginning of October, celebrating the plum wine-making tradition in..
Activities Saijo Sake Festival 2024 Early Oct Two days of food stalls, live music, entertainment and over 900 types of sake from all over Japan.