11 Culture Rensho-ji Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Rensho-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to some..
Activities The Gems of Kyushu: Nagasaki and Kumamoto Featured Kyushu, located Southwest of the main island Honshu, is Japan’s third largest island with Fukuoka as its capital.
12 Culture Matsubara Shrine in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Matsubara-jinja is an ancient, peaceful shinto shrine...
Activities Nanataki Falls Ben Bloch Less than 20 km southwest of the famous Lake Towada lies another beauty of nature, the Nanataki Falls. Literally meaning “seve..
Culture 24 Hours in Shinjuku Lisa Wallin Got 24 hours in Shinjuku? Here are some suggestions for around-the-clock activities and photo opportunities.
8 Culture Zengan-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Not far from Utsunomiya's JR station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Zengan-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to an..
Food Hasegawa Ramen Tom Roseveare Hasegawa Ramen (はせ川 松山店) up in Fukushima's Kitakata region is one of the more popular ramen shops in the area, servi..
Ota Cherry Blossom Itinerary Marie Guirao Between March and May each year is the season of Hanami, literally “flower viewing”. This is the tradition of visiting and adm..