Area Tokamachi Tokamachi is located in the southern region of Niigata Prefecture. It only takes around 2 hours by shinkansen to get here from Tokyo. It is rich in culture and tradition. The area is mostly covered..
15 Culture Saifukuji Temple Kim Bergström Saifukuji Temple is located in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, and its grounds look vastly different from summer to winter. Enjoying..
Activities Iwappara Cosmos Park Kim Bergström The Iwappara Cosmos Park in Niigata is a beautiful spot to enjoy cosmos flowers in all their colorful glory. Even outside cosmos..
8 Food Valentine's Day at Dominique Ansel Kim Bergström If you're after a sweet treat - or looking to impress a loved one - Dominique Ansel Bakery delivers, particularly in February!..
Food Kiritanpo Charlie Hua When you spend a day in the kingdom of snow here in Akita, the local speciality Kiritanpo is the perfect winter food for you to..
Culture Hommaru Palace Comes Back to Life Luca De Pasquale Nagoya's Hommaru Palace is finally completed after the restoration work. This was the accommodation hall of the Tokugawa family..
9 Activities The Vine Bridges of Iya Valley Susann Schuster The beautiful vine bridges of Iya Valley on Shikoku Island.
Activities Todogasaki Malcome Larcens Todogasaki is the eastern most point on Honshu, so if you want to be the first to see the sunrise in Japan that's the place..