Activities Taibusamisaki Nature Park Elizabeth S Taibusamisaki Nature Park in Minamiboso City was once a strategic lookout over Tokyo Bay. A forest park with winding trails, beaches,..
Transportation Biwa Club Michi no Eki Elizabeth S Japan's extensive michi no eki, or road stations, provide travelers with relaxing surroundings and connections to local culture...
Activities A Visit to the Kushigaki Village of Katsuragi Alena Eckelmann Kushigaki means persimmon (kaki) on a skewer. It is a specialty that is produced in the Arida area of Wakayama Prefecture. Arida..
Food Bear Paw Cafe Kim Bergström On first glances, Osaka's newly-opened Bear Paw Cafe may seem like a cute gimmick, but it's much more than that.
Culture Su Lab Kendama Cafe Lynda Hogan Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy whose popularity has prevailed throughout the years. Moreover, in modern times, kendama is..
Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann The Shinto God of Mandarins is worshipped at Kitsumoto Shrine located in Kainan City. This is near the mikan orchards of Arida,..
Food Grinpia in Makinohara Samuel Richards In the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan, Grinpia Makinohara is a green tea facility where you can enjoy tea picking..