7 Activities Joshuyuno Lake Dorothee Tsunoda Go to Joshuyuno Lake following a great alternative route to Kusatsu or Chatsubomi-goke Moss Park. It is an interesting place and..
Culture Kusatsu Dorothee Tsunoda Kusatsu is one of the most famous onsen places in Gunma. Each year, international and Japanese tourists flow to the town to try..
Area Omihachiman Ōmihachiman is a city in central Japan. Himure Hachimangu Shrine has a number of ornate wooden temples. From the shrine, a cable car runs to the top of Mount Hachiman for panoramic views of ..
10 Culture Sunset Over Lake Shinji Avery Choi The sublime sunset at Lake Shinji in Matsue, Shimane, is a masterpiece of the nature. The locals call it the "Colours of Shimane"...
Beauty & Spa Bessho Onsen Scott Brause Bessho Onsen in Nagano prefecture is a perfect day trip from Tokyo. Go on a weekday for fresh air and blissful relief from the madding..
Culture The Kumano Reliefs of Kunizaki Scott Brause In rural Oita prefecture in western Japan, the Kumano Relief is one of the most endearing Buddhist renderings of long-ago Japan...
Activities Urasa Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Late Oct - Mid Nov Chrysanthemums are Japan's national flower, and there are plenty of them on display at the annual Urasa Chrysanthemum festival..
Activities The Amazing Coastline of Muroran Sandro Bernardinello The south-eastern coast of Muroran offers amazing views. Vertical cliffs towering over the ocean and a stunning view over the horizon...