Area Kumakogen Kuma Highland—Kuma Kōgen in Japanese—is a large inhabited area at a high elevation in central Ehime bordering Kochi Prefecture. It encompasses an astonishing range of geological features, wh..
Food Wagura Ichijoan Café Featured Wagura Ichijoan Café in Kuma Highland was originally a thatched farmhouse built in the Edo Era. Today coffee and lunch are ser..
11 Activities Autumn in Ueno Park Peter Sidell Ueno Park in Tokyo takes on a whole new life every autumn, as the peaceful green of the leaves turns to a jamboree of vibrant reds,..
Activities Taya Cavern: Shingon Historic Site Jason Kuttner Taya Cavern: Shingon Historic Site Monk carved cavern off the beaten Kamakura path
9 Shopping Strolling through Shimokitazawa Nicole Bauer You want to get away from the crowds in Tokyo and do lots of shopping without spending a fortune? Then the northern part of Shimokitazawa..
Activities Sarugajo Ravine Percival Constantine Located between the mountains, Sarugajo Ravine is a beautiful location where you can swim or hike! Cool off on hot summer days by..
Culture The Ruins of Tottori Castle Bryan Baier Tottori Castle Ruins are in the heart of downtown Tottori and are a great place to walk, have lunch or enjoy the sakura during the..
Activities What's the Wonder Castle? Justin Velgus Furusato-mura in Yokote is a collection of entertainment venues. You can easily spend a whole day at the attractions. The best place..