12 Shopping Arita Cafe & Gallery 'Saredo' Sandra Isaka Located in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture, Getou-an Saredo is a lovely cafe/gallery that offers a great selection of local pottery & other handmade
Shopping Unique Convenience Stores in Japan Kim Bergström accessories store called Iwakura, the former Family Mart near Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture... You'll see tiles like this at Shuri Castle, one of the prefecture'
Activities Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Kim Bergström Tucked away in the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture, Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain is a rare spring destination where travelers can enjoy both deep
Area Yufu Nestled in the heart of Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Yufu is a city known for its beautiful natural scenery and excellent hot spring resorts. The northwest section of the city is home..
18 Activities Natural Waters of Japan Elena Lisina Lake Biwa is the largest in Japan, located in the Kansai region, Shiga Prefecture... the second largest in Japan and is located in the Kanto region, Ibaraki Prefecture
Beauty & Spa Kosoyu Bathhouse in Yamashiro Onsen Mandy Bartok Soak away your aches in a replicated Meiji-era bathhouse in Ishikawa Prefecture's Yamashiro Onsen.
Culture Yokote Okuribon Festival 2026 Aug 15th - Aug 16th For over 300 years, the people of Yokote in Akita Prefecture have gathered each August to celebrate the Okuribon Festival, a deeply rooted summer tradition
Culture The Japanese Alps Alessio Pompeo Shirakawa-go Nestled in a remote valley of Gifu Prefecture lies a magical... Historically, this land was part of the Hida Prefecture, but after the