Food Shioya Mishima Peter Sidell Right by Mishima station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shioya is a cheery, inexpensive wild west-themed restaurant speci..
Culture Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early - Late Feb Each year between February and March, Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula hosts the Kawazu Sakura Festival, one of Japan's most unique..
Food Rose Mary Cafe Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Rose Mary Cafe is a stylish cafe, serving tasty, affordable food..
15 Kiunkaku Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kiunkaku is an atmospheric, beautifully restored Japanese villa,..
Activities Shiraito & Otodome Falls Fujinomiya Jessica A Paje Shiraito no Taki Waterfalls & Otodome no Taki Waterfalls are a striking pair of falls located in the southwest foothills of Mt..
Culture Kakegawa Ninomaru Museum Peter Sidell In Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Ninomaru Museum is a small, charming art museum.
Activities Tokyo Day-trips: Atami Peter Sidell At the head of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the seaside resort of Atami makes for a pleasant day-trip from..
Nightlife Mein Schloss Beerhall Restaurant Peter Sidell In central Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mein Schloss is a lively restaurant, craft brewery and bar fashioned after..
