Food Akita's Kawabata Dori Sandro Bernardinello Akita is famous for its great food. In Kawabata Dori you will find anything you want to satisfy your culinary desires.
Culture Kashihara Jingu Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kashihara Jingu, a large shrine surrounded by lush forest, enshrines Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first imperial ruler of Japan,..
Food Sukiyabashi Jiro Ignatius Koh Sukiyabashi Jiro is a Michelin 3-star sushi restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo that is famous worldwide for its delicious sushi made by..
Activities The Omoshiroyama-Yamadera Trail Sandro Bernardinello A long hike to the summit of Yamadera temple. Starting from the Omoshiroyama station, this trail goes through a narrow valley toward..
Accommodation The Celestine Shiba Tokyo Elizabeth Wormald The Celestine Shiba Tokyo is a refined hotel created on historical Satsuma grounds. The Celestine is the ultimate inner city sanctuary,..
Culture Kyushu Superlatives Lisa Wallin Although Kyushu is often overlooked by tourists visiting Honshu, it has a lot to offer with its abundant natural sights and deep..
Activities Towada-Hachimantai National Park Featured The Towada-Hachimantai National Park covers two expansive portions of the mountain ranges of northern Tōhoku. It is an experie..
Culture Ofusa Kannon Temple Alena Eckelmann A gem of a temple, located in a quiet suburb of Kashihara City, invites worshippers to linger. This is the Ofusa Kannon Temple,..