Area Zao Zao is a mountainous region located in south-west Miyagi – perhaps best known for the beautiful Okama crater located close to the summit of Mount Zao, which also borders Yamagata prefecture..
11 Culture Ryozen-ji Temple in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Ryozen-ji is a pleasant Buddhist temple, with a population of charming statues...
Food Sake Classification Fiona Yoshitake When it comes to classifying sake, it's all about the rice polishing ratio!
Culture Sake Etiquette Fiona Yoshitake Japan is a nation in which courtesy is greatly valued. To make sure that you have a fantastic sake drinking experience with your..
Culture A Day in Tokyo Dome City Elena Lisina Tokyo Dome City is an entertaining and sopping city in the center of Tokyo with attractions, restaurants, musical fountain, spa..
Accommodation Smile Hotel Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the centre of Shizuoka in central Japan, Smile Hotel is an affordable, comfortable business hotel, convenient for sights, shopping..
18 Accommodation A Look at BBC Nagayu Tristan Scholze Take a look at this healing B&B in a mountainside grove along a river. See the little library in the forest, a mini-mountaineering..
15 Accommodation Hamanako Benten Resort “The Ocean” Elena Lisina Good hotel with great views and location.