Culture The Sweet Soul of Wakayama Mandy Bartok A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. Our guide gives you the lowdown..
8 Culture Autumn Leaves at Natadera Temple Kathryn Wortley Each autumn, Natadera Temple near Kaga Onsen is framed in stunning shades of red, orange and yellow leaves, making it well worth..
Activities Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Cruise Kim Bergström If you're visiting Shimane's capital of Matsue, a great way to explore the city is by a boat cruise on the moat and canals..
Transportation Ōi Keibajō Mae Station Kim Bergström Ōi Keibajō Mae Station is one of the stops along the Tokyo Monorail line, which connects Tokyo's Haneda Airport to the Ota..
Food Hamazushi, Yashio City Sleiman Azizi Hamazushi in Yashio City is located in the Frespo shopping centre. Close to Yashio station, Hamazushi is a sushi train restaurant..
Transportation Tokachi Obihiro Airport Featured The Tokachi-Obihiro Airport operates daily routes to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport via several airlines. There are also seasonal..
Culture Tako-jinja Gary Luscombe Tako-jinja is a small shrine in southern Osaka close to the birthplace of Takamuko-no-Kuromaro. A largely forgotten figure, he was..
Food Kocha Romankan Shimano Lynda Hogan Kocha Romankan Shimano Tea room in Koedo Kawagoe is a traditional tea room serving a selection of tea, confectionery and light meals...