Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Village and Museum Justin Velgus Close to the now world famous "Fox Village" is the Yajiro Kokeshi Museum in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture. Free admission and option..
11 Culture Jōroku-ji Temple Illaura Rossiter Jorokuji is said to be the oldest temple in Tokushima Prefecture. The temple was engulfed by war and remnants of the war still remain..
11 Culture Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji are neighbouring Buddhist temples, home to impressive carvings..
Activities Kushimoto Town Amanda Ho Located at the southern tip of Honshu island, Kushimoto Town in Wakayama Prefecture is a two and a half hour train ride from Wakayama..
Food Tsubara Tsubara Soup Curry Kylie Plester Tsubara Tsubara offers delicious soup curry on a budget near Hirafu Village.
10 Tenryu-ji Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the beautiful temple Tenryu-ji features a lovely traditional Japanese garden, and also has..
10 Culture Shikoku Temple #85: Yakuriji Illaura Rossiter One of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage around Japan's Shikoku island, Yakuri Temple is also close to a famous "Sanuki Udon" noodle..
Food Izakaya Raku Kylie Plester Izakaya Raku is a small Japanese style pub found in Upper Hirafu Village in the Niseko Ski Area.