Activities Riding the Horse's Back Brian Takahashi Uma no Se is a narrow peninsula jutting out into the Matsushima Bay. It’s located between the cities of Shiogama and Matsushima.
Accommodation Hiking along the Koburi Pass Sebastian Schuster The Koburi Pass in Saitama is often still considered a little insider tip for hikers.
Culture The Road to Unifying Japan Elena Lisina The unification of Japan was due to the efforts of the three warlords: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Culture The Frog Shrine of Tosa Chiara Terzuolo Nestled by the Niyodo River, people with skin ailments come from near and afar to pray and leave a frog-themed gift for the god!
Fukui Prefecture: A Gateway to the Prehistoric Past... Veronica Carnevale Located in central Japan along the country’s western coast, Fukui Prefecture is an off-the-beaten-path destination that offers an idyllic reset for the
Food Tiny Toria Brings the Tea Serena Ogawa Tokyo is no stranger to the allure of tea time with many hotels and venues offering seasonally themed teatime treats.
8 Culture Kamakura Camera - The Great Buddha Peter Oxley The author takes a look at the Great Buddha in its historical and cultural context to give you a deeper appreciation of this greatly revered icon of Japanese
