14 The Ever Changing Toyama Coast Takako Sakamoto The sea fog at Amaharashi Beach in Himi City of Toyama Prefecture, and the changeable Japan Sea, first calm then stormy, near Noto Peninsula.
Culture Exploring Tsu Castle Chris Glenn The castle was originally founded by Oda Nobukane, younger brother of the... first of the three unifiers of Japan, Oda Nobunaga, as a strategic stronghold
Activities Flower Park Kagoshima Mandy Bartok Flowers bloom all seasons on the tip of the Satsuma Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture.
8 Shirahama, Chiba Tom Hanaway The Boso Peninsula is just a quick ride away for a sun-drenched vacation.
Accommodation Hotel Grantia ShiretokoShari Ekimae Valerie Kor Hotel Grantia Shiretoko-Shari Ekimae is a great base to explore the pristine nature in Shiretoko peninsula.
15 Activities Hiking Mount Ogusu Peter Sidell Mount Ogusu is the highest point on the Miura Peninsula, providing a stunning
Culture The Goat Fights at Sesoko Jima Michael Lynch Taking HWY 58 north towards Motobu Peninsula, the bridge leading to Sesoko