Activities Mount Haruna, Gunma Peter Bungate Driving in Japan: A driver's experience of Mount Haruna (榛名山) in Gunma Prefecture. The real-life Mount Akina from Initial D.
7 Kai Hoto Shingenyakata at Fuji-Q Claire Rieuneau floor of the Bohatei restaurant; the huge restaurant can welcome up to 292
16 Culture The Warehouses of Kawaramachi Justin Velgus Taisho Banana House (大正バナナ屋敷) The "best-named" warehouse
Nightlife Itabashi & Saitama Summer Fireworks Martin Giles weekend in Tokyo are often full of regional Hanabi firework displays (花火大会
Culture View Mt Fuji from Fujisan Express Victoria Vlisides Kaiji limited express train from Shinjuku (JR) Station to Otsuki Station (大月駅
6 Culture Plum Blossoms and Buddha Victoria Vlisides It's Mount Nokogiri (鋸山), or "Sawtooth Mountain." The costal
Activities Climbing Mt Takao Kenny King Hin Choi Mt Takao (高尾山) offers a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and boasts a cable car, a chair lift and various hiking trails.
Food Hasegawa Ramen Tom Roseveare Hasegawa Ramen (はせ川 松山店) up in Fukushima's Kitakata region is one of the more popular ramen shops in the area, serving up local Kitakata style ramen in