10 Tea Plantations in Shiga Prefecture Cathy Cawood Tea Plantations and rice fields at Asamiya in Shiga Prefecture create a very beautiful and very Japanese rural scene.
Culture Culture and Beauty In Ishikawa Prefecture Leslie Taylor offering Japan’s famous mixture of beautiful scenery and cultural depth without huge crowds, and I recently found such a place on a trip to Ishikawa Prefecture
Activities Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road Chiara Terzuolo In Kochi Prefecture you can take a day trek following one of the ancient roads that was used to transport prized salt to market.
Activities Utsue 48 Waterfalls Prefectural Park Kim Bergström Located in the Takayama region of Gifu Prefecture, Utsue 48 Waterfalls Park spans approximately 800 hectares of pristine natural beauty.
Culture Setouchi Triennale on Naoshima Connor Lappin On its festival of festivals, we take you inside Naoshima, Japan's island of art and tell you what you cannot miss.
Culture Chiba Prefecture's Japanese Gardens Elizabeth S Some are designated as national and prefectural places of scenic beauty.
Food A Culinary Tour of Aichi Prefecture Brian MacDuckston Many tourists to Japan have spent some time in Aichi Prefecture without even knowing it.
Culture Hyogo Prefecture Hot Springs and Gourmet Featured Hyogo Prefecture's Tajima region welcomes visitors to authentic Japanese experiences, top gourmet selections and luxurious hot springs destinations.