Activities Winter in Yubari Christopher Lawson Yubari may conjure images of juicy local melon on warm summer days, but its snowy attractions make it a fun holiday spot in winter,..
Activities Hyakkenzan Gorge Alena Eckelmann Hyakkenzan Gorge, a deep valley in the south of the Kii Peninsula, has your ideal summer hiking course. Why? It is a short trail..
Culture A Hokkaido Adventure: From Hakodate to Sapporo Serena Ogawa Savoring nature, food, and history from Hakodate to Sapporo.
Beauty & Spa Sentos and Spas in Osaka Bonson Lam Osaka is the city where they work hard and play hard, but most of all, they know how to relax in one of the many local bathhouses...
Culture Isa City, the Birthplace of Shochu Christopher Lawson Isa City in Kagoshima is considered the birthplace of Japanese shochu. The city's Koriyama Hachiman Shrine features culturally..
Culture Konjoin Temple Sleiman Azizi Along with BBQs, trout ponds and obstacle courses, Shimizu Koen is home to Konjoin Temple. First established in 1398, the temple..
Culture Ushiroya Higashi Jido Park Sleiman Azizi Cheap, quiet and convenient, local parks like Yashio City's Ushiroya Higashi Jido Park can be a great place to entertain the..
Shopping Tokyu Plaza Shibuya Sherilyn Siy Shibuya is touted as a center for young people, where the latest trends are born out of their youthful power and vibrant culture...