Culture The Kurama - Kibune Trail Nicola Smith Hiking through the Kurama mountains in Kyoto with a visit to Kurama and Kibune town
11 Culture Zenkyu-In Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the centre of Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Zenkyu-In is a charming Buddhist temple, home to a range of statues, from large guardian demons
Accommodation Dormy Inn Sendai Hirose-Dori Peter Sidell In the heart of Sendai in northern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, Dormy Inn Express Hirose-Dori is an affordable hotel with plenty of perks for guests.
Food Yamagata: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni Yamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason.
10 Culture Senju-in Temple in Uguisudani Peter Sidell In the Uguisudani district of Tokyo, Senju-in is a pleasant, leafy Buddhist temple, with some attractive statues and a relaxing atmosphere.
Culture "Why Manhole Covers!?" Exhibit Justin Velgus Mar 22, 2016 Manhole covers in Japan, more often than not they are elaborate, creative, humorous or insipiring in their design.
Food "Tomiyado" Tourism Exchange Center in Tomiya City, ... Justin Velgus "Tomiyado" (とみやど) is a tourism exchange center in Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture that opened in mid-2021.
Activities A Solitary Cherry Tree Reynald Ventura This is a 2-minute 53-second film about a solitary cherry tree in full bloom. Children climb up and down the tree.