Culture Nyuto Onsen Village and Its Seven Springs in Akita’... Joanna Ligon Hidden in the snowy mountains of Akita Prefecture, Nyuto Onsen Village feels like something out of a fairytale.
Activities Gokase Highland Ski & Snowboard Bonson Lam Who would know that just a 300 kilometre drive from the subtropical beaches and mango farms is a ski and snow park, being the southernmost ski run in Japan
5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Niigata Kim Bergström Often known for copious amounts of winter snow, Niigata is also home to some beautiful floral destinations in spring once the snow melts.
Shopping Meiji Chocolate Factory Noriko Duck Women spend more money on buying cocoa sweets than any other time of the... year so they can show their feelings for the men they know.
Accommodation Temple Lodging at Hojo-in, Koyasan Nicole Bauer The monks don’t just have a strict schedule, but everything they do is so impeccably planned and performed.
10 Culture Akita Dog Visitor Center Dermot Killoran Passengers at the station began to feed him, and eventually came to know... A small, snow covered city in the North of Japan, its people are stoic
Culture Daikoku Car Meet Julian Kloby spacious layout and has been a meeting place for well over thirty years now... Though originally it wasn't a venue for a friendly show.
Culture Blessing of the Yamabushi Featured He didn’t know where she found the energy.... These monks practiced physically harsh, ascetic lifestyles.