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
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.
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.
Accommodation APA Hotel Kanazawa Chuo Peter Sidell In historical Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, APA Hotel Kanazawa Chuo is an affordable, comfortable hotel in the heart of the city's busy downtown