Culture KOYA SAN Alessio Pompeo The Koya San, founded by the monk Kukai, is a place of spirituality and beauty.
7 Activities Kemmin Sun Beach on Awaji Island Cathy Cawood Yellow sand and blue sea makes Kemmin Sun Beach in Ura an inviting summer resort.
9 Tower of the Sun and Plum Blossoms Takako Sakamoto 'Tower of the Sun' pops into my mind whenever I think of Expo Commemoration Park.
Accommodation APA Hotel Mito Ekimae Peter Sidell Just a minute from Mito station in Japan's Ibaraki prefecture, APA Hotel Mito Ekimae is a typical business hotel, with rooms that are compact but affordable
14 Tōshijima's Sea Harvest Cathy Cawood The island's history and culture are intimately linked with the surrounding sea and the food it supplies.
Activities Kamogawa Sea World Leslie Taylor Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is one of the most unique aquariums in Japan.
6 Culture Meet Wakatama-kun Alena Eckelmann Wakura Hot Spring's Wakatama-kun is welcoming guests. He is Wakura’s onsen egg mascot who likes to hang around and entertain kids and adults.