Culture A Stroll Down Shitamachi Takane Shoji , as well as aristocrats, lived on a higher ground known as Yamanote (山の
Culture A Passion for Morning Glories Tomoko Kamishima to one of the most famous books, called “Asagao Sanju Rokka Sen” (朝顔三十六花撰
Food TenTenYu Ramen Laura Keating found (in my humble opinion) was right in my own town: TenTenYu Ramen (天天有ラーメン
Culture Jurinji Temple in Oharano Yuko Kobayashi Jurinji (十輪寺) is a small temple hidden away in the forests of Oharano above
Area Omi Island This small island near Hagi in the Sea of Japan boasts scenic seashores, swimming beaches, a campground, and fishing villages. The island is about 40 km (25 mi) in circumference and a highli..
Culture Hiking Mount Takao to Lake Sagami Steve Morton westward journey by following the signs for Kobotoke-Shiroyama (小仏峠-城山)... detour involves making an 80 minute return journey to Mount Kagenobu, (景信山)
Culture Kondo Sake Brewery Akio Negishi 赤城山(Mt.Akagi) is their well known brand, popular among male because of
Activities Climbing Mount Kinpu Steve Morton to escape the suffocating city heat, one of them being Mount Kinpu (金峰山)... four hour journey to the start of the trailhead at Mizagagi-Sanso (瑞牆山荘