Activities Handmade Kites Sherilyn Siy year, Hidaka City holds its annual Handmade Kite Flying Meet (日高市手作り凧揚げ大会... There were kites of all sizes, shapes (yes, even box-shaped ones), and
Planning Sleep Travel in Japan Kim Bergström But lately, a new trend is emerging that flips the script on the purpose... Many of them are located in peaceful, scenic areas like hot spring towns
Culture The Ishibutai Bryan Baier This is the stone fort every boy imagined he would build for himself when... he was 8 years old.
Culture Narita Town Elena Lisina Narita is not just an airport, but a nice town with Naritasan temple and Japanese garden.
Accommodation The Healing Heat of Kusatsu Half Rats Studio into the mountains of Gunma—the pace of everyday life might be subdued, but... Abundant with charm and hot springs, the town is located a short trip away
Accommodation Kur and Hotel Suruga Peter Sidell looked like just the place: an onsen and spa hotel, close to the city but... not in it, so I duly booked two nights.
Food Of Tea Cakes, Financiers and Old Friends Scott Brause A Curious Call from Japan I recently got a phone call from an old friend... After chatting a bit, he asked me when I would be visiting Japan again.
Activities Hiking Yamanashi's Mount Takagawa Steve Morton that runs all the way up north to Naganao Prefecture, encompassing the 8... Hatsukari Station, leave by the only exit and walk out into the parking lot