Accommodation Second House in Urabandai Peter Sidell In the countryside of Fukushima Prefecture in northern Japan, Second House is a small, friendly guesthouse, offering inexpensive..
Culture 5 of Japan's Most Beautiful Bridges Kim Bergström Japan is known for a wide variety of bridges, and if you're traveling around the country you may want to check out some of the..
Culture Higashimurayama City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Historical Higashimurayama City is also home to some splendid natural parks. These include Hachikoku-yama, Higashimurayama-Chuo..
Planning Another Good Plan for Fuji-san Elena Lisina Climbing Fuji-san can be easily combined with a good and informative vacation in the Fuji Five Lakes area with its great variety..
Activities A New Plan for Fuji-san Elena Lisina After a not too successful first Mt. Fuji climb, I created a new plan to ascend the mountain based on the much easier Gotemba Trail...
Culture Higashikurume City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi A bedroom community, Higashikurume City lies just outside of central Tokyo. It boasts a splendid bamboo grove in Chikurin Park as..
Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2025 Late Jul Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors. Enjoy..
Culture Chofu City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Chofu City sits on the western edge of central Tokyo. An easy day trip, the city's parks and gardens include the world class..