13 Culture Kaizen-ji Temple in Chigasaki Peter Sidell In Chigasaki, a suburb of Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Kaizen-ji is a pleasant Buddhist temple, with interesting statues..
Activities Unzen Amakusa National Park Rey Waters Enjoy day hiking in beautiful Unzen Amakusa National Park, Nagasaki
Culture Making Washi Paper at Saranoki Denes Perlaky Washi papermaking was an important industry of the Tsuwano domain, and visitors can get a hands-on experience with washi postcard..
Culture Kyushu Superlatives Lisa Wallin Although Kyushu is often overlooked by tourists visiting Honshu, it has a lot to offer with its abundant natural sights and deep..
Food Maruya Hatcho Miso Amanda Ho Miso is a traditional seasoning often used in Japanese cuisine. Hatcho miso is a variety of the red miso, traditionally made using..
Food Gourmet Guide to Tsuruoka City Tom Roseveare Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014, Tsuruoka is blessed with a diverse food culture thanks to the nature’..
Activities Ise-Shima National Park Featured Ise-Shima National Park is a national park in Mie Prefecture. Ise Shrine, which is considered to be the most holy in all of Japan,..
Accommodation Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps Tom Roseveare Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps lies in the deep Omachi onsen territory of Nagano's Northern Alps mountain range, and promises an invigorating..