7 Transportation Teien-no-sato Honai Kim Japan has numerous unique highway rest areas, and Niigata's Teien-no-sato Honai brings the outdoors in! The rest stop is filled..
6 Activities Drive-thru Zoo: Gunma Safari Park Michael B Gunma Safari Park offers an incredible drive-through zoo, complete with animals from all over the world. Whether you choose to drive..
Activities Shiretoko National Park Rey Waters Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Shiretoko National Park in Eastern Hokkaido.
8 Shopping Akai Factory Sherilyn Siy Akai Factory is an art space, gallery, workshop, museum and store rolled into one. It was originally a factory for bike parts dating..
12 Accommodation The Monster Ryokan Meal Elena Lisina Staying in a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, is a good experience, especially when you try their set meals. Made up of many..
11 Food Popular and Tasty Japanese Dishes - Part 2 Elena Lisina Along with rice, some of the most popular foods include soba, udon and ramen noodles. Gyoza dumplings and tofu are staples too...
10 Food Popular and Tasty Japanese Dishes - Part 1 Elena Lisina Japanese food from the ocean is fresh and very popular. The freshest foods, of course, can be found in the fish markets of coastal..
Activities Akeno Sunflower Festival 2024 Late Jul - Late Aug The annual Akeno Sunflower Festival is a highlight on the summer event calendar, offering the chance to enjoy fields upon fields..