16 Culture Byakushi Pond Tristan Scholze Hiking through the forest of red pines around a volcanic lake is the first leg of the Ebino Kogen Ikemeguri Nature Trail in Kirishima-Kinkowan National
Accommodation The Italia Ken Hotel in Niigata Tomoko Kamishima The Italia Ken, a long-established hotel located in Niigata city’s famous old district, Furumachi, still keeps its unique flavor from the good old days
12 Culture Kita-Kamakura’s Engaku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima This complex of temples has a long pavement leading into the inner grounds.
11 Culture Tsuriyama Park Chris Barnes The park is one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in the city and features long pathways
9 Activities Hiroshima's Momiji Maple Leaves JJ Walsh Momiji are Japanese maple leaves that have long been a symbol of Hiroshima.
11 Nightlife Osaka Dotonbori After Dark Bonson Lam While the Kabuki playhouses from the 17 th century are long gone, this is a popular meeting spot.
Food Hakone’s Miyanoshita Naraya Café Tomoko Kamishima Even if you are not planning to take a long, hot spring bath in Hakone, having a nice cold beer while enjoying a leisurely footbath is an excellent alternative