Activities Visiting the Glico Pia East Factory Lynda Hogan The Glico Pia East FREE factory tour, also known as the Pocky tour, gives you a glimpse into the production of some Japan's most beloved sweets.
Activities The Forest, Japan’s Best Kept Secret Alena Eckelmann Japan’s best kept secret is not found in the backstreets of Tokyo, in the shopping malls of Osaka or in the alleys of Kyoto.
Activities Cosmos at the Fujiwara Palace Ruins 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov The ruins of Fujiwara Palace in Nara are home to a range of great flower events throughout the year, and throughout October pink cosmos fill the grounds
Accommodation The Highland Resort Hotel & Spa Maren Pauli The Highland Resort Hotel & Spa at Mount Fuji is your best luxury choice for a relaxing weekend in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Activities Hiking Along the Oirase Stream Mandy Bartok The Oirase Stream in Aomori Prefecture offers easy day hiking in a pristine forest setting.
Culture The Tourist Attraction that Isn't Todd Wojnowski The Ushiku Daibutsu is the third-tallest statue in the world, but is a bizarrely underwhelming experience for tourists and visitors.