Food Saiki Ebisu Izakaya Michael Ying Visit the small Izakaya Saiki in Ebisu and try their amazing seasonal dishes and famous frozen sake
7 Mimuroto Temple in Uji Illaura Rossiter Close to Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the historic town of Uji is home to Mimuroto Temple, a popular early summer destination..
Food Budouka Ramen Waseda Joseph Bautista An intense ramen experience, the Budouka ramen franchise in Waseda offers a good value for foodies of strong tastes.
7 Culture The Cute Statues of Ito Peter Sidell On the east coast of Japan's volcanic Izu Peninsula, the hot spring town of Ito has a number of cute statues topping fountains..
9 Food French Bakery at Seisen-Ryo Cathy Cawood Bakery at Seisen-Ryo Farm named Boulangerie et Confiture has delicious bread.
17 Activities Mt. Fuji & Yamanakako before Dawn Meg Sing It is worth the effort to wake up before sunrise to see Lake Yamanakako and Mt. Fuji. Nature is busy and the first bit of sun lights..
7 Activities Amanohashidate Cherry Blossoms Bonson Lam Amanohashidate is not known for cherry trees, but for its iconic sand spit walkway lined with pine trees, some of which are over..
11 Culture Oishi Jinja: Honoring 47 Samurai Sandra Isaka Ako's Oishi Shrine is dedicated to the 47 loyal samurai of the Asano feudal lord. Led by Kuranosuke Oishi, for whom the s..