Culture Peace Pagoda Paul Walsh notice is the bulbous silver stupa that sits on top of 139m Mt Futaba-yama... Prefecture." Interestingly, although the Peace Pagoda and Mt Futaba-yama
Culture Kondo Sake Brewery Akio Negishi I like Shin Syu too, but I definitely prefer 生酒 (nama sake).... Nama sake is brewed without a heating process, keeping fermentation and
Activities Cycling the Tamagawa Aric Denfield The banks of the lazy Tamagawa (Tama River) offer respite from Tokyo crowds, and easy-to-cycle paths make for a perfect getaway for those on 2 wheels or
Activities Climbing Mount Mitsu-toge Nicole Bauer However, my umi-no-hi this year turned into an unforgettable yama-no-hi... the entire trail is very clearly signposted—in both English (Mitsu-toge-yama
Culture Mitaki Temple Paul Walsh located in a steep, heavily forested valley on the side of Mt Mitaki-yama... The mountain on which the temple sits is known variously as Mitaki-yama
Food Kabuki-inspired Dining in Fukui Takako Sakamoto day a friend of mine in Fukui said, "I know a great restaurant in Hama-machi... Fukui for over 3 years, but it was the first time to hear the name, 'Hama-machi