13 Culture Seiun-ji Temple in Toi, Izu Peter Sidell In Toi on the Izu Peninsula in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Seiun-ji is a restful Buddhist temple with plenty of interesting,..
Activities Tobu Treasure Garden Kim Bergström Gunma Prefecture's Tobu Treasure Garden is a seasonal delight, particularly in spring and autumn. The spring months see cherry..
Activities Uwasekigata Park Kim Bergström Niigata's Uwasekigata Park is a scenic spot which offers something to enjoy in any season. From the springtime sakura and rape..
Food Five Reasons to Lunch at Kato Farm Sherilyn Siy Kato Farm is known for its delicious non-homogenized pasteurized fresh milk and yoghurt. We tried their lunch and found more reasons..
6 Activities A Cycling Tour of the Countryside Sherilyn Siy One of the best ways to explore the countryside is with a bike. You cover a greater distance than walking, but without the fu..
11 Culture Heian Jingu Shrine Cherry Blossoms Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the gardens at Heian Jingu shrine are especially renowned for their Yae red weeping cherry..
Activities Sakura on Mount Yoshino Amanda Ho A part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range", and designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage..
Culture Former Yoshida Residence Elizabeth S The Former Yoshida Residence and Historic Park, a designated national cultural property, preserves an Edo Period manor. The main..