18 Culture Worth a Michelangelo Alena Eckelmann Finding a treasure trove for beautiful frescos, statues and carved ceilings crafted by Ishikawa Uncho, also known as the "Michelangelo..
8 Culture Keijo Park Odate Jeremy Yap Lush greenery and age old trees scattered around Keijo Park. Provides a good respite to rest, relax, have a picnic and enjoy
6 Burning Sky and Sea in Futami, Iyo Takako Sakamoto Sunsets in Futami town in Ehime prefecture: One of the 'Top 100 Sunsets Viewing Spots' in Japan is true to its reputat..
11 Activities Sakura of Mount Yoshino in Nara Stephanie Marley Mount Yoshino has been known for its blossoms and tradition of mountain worship (shugendo) since antiquity. Shrines, sweeping sakura,..
11 Activities Aburatsubo Seaside Walking Tomoko Kamishima Aburatsubo’s Araihama Beach is a nice sunset view spot on the west coast of the Miura Peninsula. You can enjoy boating, swimmi..
Activities Oarai Sun Beach Elysse Hurtado Oarai Sun Beach is the biggest beach in the Kanto area, and one of the most popular because of it.
Accommodation Minshuku Umikawa, Yakushima Peter Sidell Close to Miyanoura port on Japan's Yakushima rainforest island, Minshuku Umikawa is a comfortable, convenient and inexpens..
Shopping Maeda Craft Factory Shop Saskia Gilmour Made in Nakazakicho, Maeda Craft celebrates three generations of Japanese wood-working skills and innovation. Maeda Craft has..