Activities 5 of Niigata's Best Beaches Kim Bergström Niigata Prefecture often brings up visions of ski resorts, snow, and sake - but there's plenty more to the region than just..
8 Activities Hidden Cherry Blossoms at Happonmatsu Park, Sendai Justin Velgus Happonmatsu Park is a small park near Nagamachi Station, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. While nothing special most of the year,..
16 Culture The Warehouses of Kawaramachi Justin Velgus The Kawaramachi neighborhood of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture is one of the city's few neighborhoods where you can see century-old..
Transportation 5 of Shikoku's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström Shikoku is revered for having some incredible nature, and is often visited for the 88 temple pilgrimage route. If you're embarking..
Food Restaurant Mikaku Bonson Lam Ochazuke is a signature dish at this comfort food restaurant. The aged salmon flavor stands out on a bed of hot rice. The fluffy..
Recommended Accommodation Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Tom Roseveare Kiyomizu’s central location is an ideal launchpad for any Kyoto-bound traveller. Just off Route One, Nohga Hotel is a 10-minut..
Transportation 5 of Chugoku's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström Chugoku is the westernmost region of Honshu, and if you're traveling through the area by train there are some interesting stations..
Beauty & Spa What is a Japanese Head Spa? Emi Takahata Having a head massage after getting your hair trimmed at a beauty salon is one of popular options in Japan. Professional therapists..