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!
45 Culture The Spirit of Kyoto Elena Lisina & gift shops, people dressed in kimono and other attractions, but there are also many places that are rather quiet, where you can just rest - like at the
9 Food The Akashi Sake Brewery Fiona Yoshitake Akashi’s products are now loved all over the world, being used in The Ritz Paris, Michelin starred restaurants in London and bars such as The Gibson (No
Culture The Historical Sankeien Garden Rey Waters Muromachi era all the way to the Showa era.... The garden was built in the traditional Japanese style by Tomitaro Hara
Culture The Sumida Hokusai Museum Tom Roseveare The Sumida Hokusai Museum is dedicated to world-renowned ukiyo-e artist, Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), located in Tokyo's Ryogoku district and showcasing
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.