Activities Sakura at the Hiroshima Mint Paul Walsh Think you've missed the cherry blossoms? Not so fast! Over 50 varieties of beautiful, late bloomers at the Hiroshima Mint. For..
Culture Hanta-ji Temple Anonymous Hanta-ji Temple, No. 50 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, offers a sweeping view over south Matsuyama
Food Rana Coffee, Yashima Peter Sidell On the Yashima Plateau near Takamatsu in Kagawa prefecture on Japan's Shikoku island, Rana is a cosy cafe with a good range..
Beauty & Spa Chamberlain's Hakone Promenade Tomoko Kamishima Basil Hall Chamberlain spent most of his spare time in Hakone. In his memory, there is a pleasant nature trail named after him in..
Culture Gujo Odori Festival Yuka Takada Reminiscing about growing up alongside the Gujo Odori – Japan's largest dance festival lasting thirty-two nights, three of..
Activities The Beautiful Forest of Osafune Kenji Chida A forest camp with rental bungalows in Setouchi City.
Transportation JR East Hamamatsucho Station Chris Barnes Hamamatsucho station is a major transit point for many daily commuters and those wanting to visit surrounding tourist attractions..
Activities Niseko: A Powder Paradise Katou Phoenix In 2007 Niseko was named as the world's 2nd-snowiest resort. It boasts high-quality powder and luxury accommodations, just two..