10 Shopping Utsunoya Roadside Station Peter Sidell In the countryside near Shizuoka in central Japan, Utsunoya Roadside Station isn't actually a station: it's somewhere to..
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2025 Mid Feb The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..
Accommodation Hotel Angel Grandia, Yuzawa Sleiman Azizi A good hotel for families in Echigo-Yuzawa in Japan's Niigata prefecture, Hotel Angel Grandia has a snow park during the winter..
9 Culture The Takahashi Samurai House Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, the Takahashi Residence is a restored samurai..
16 Culture Daisho-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Daisho-ji is an appealing Buddhist temple,..
Culture Rokuzan Art Museum in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside near Matsumoto in centrtral Japan's Nagano prefecture, Rokuzan Art Museum is dedicated to the work of Moriye..
12 Culture Seigan-ji Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell In the Mariko district of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Seigan-ji is an attractive Buddhist temple, with a eaceful atmosphere..
Transportation Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center Jessica Korteman The Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center showcases maglev technology—magnetic levitation—and introduces the Chuo Shi..