9 Culture Utsunoya Historical Inns Peter Sidell Close to Shizuoka in central Japan, Utsunoya is a small village of preserved and restored traditional inns, dating from as far back..
Culture The Japanese Sword Museum Elizabeth S The Japanese Sword Museum is a center for preserving historical weapons and supporting the continuing tradition of turning iron..
Activities Meet the Locals on the Volcanic Daikonjima Bryan Baier Daikonjima Island is located in the middle of Lake Nakaumi between Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture and Sakai-Minato City in Tottori..
Transportation Kyushu Travel Lisa Wallin Kyushu’s one of the best-connected travel hubs in Japan and makes traveling here easy.
Culture Usuki Calling Scott Brause A secret of Japan's island of Kyushu, the stone Buddhas of Usuki are just one of the mysteries of this lovely town. Gourmets..
Kyoto Hidden Spots: Amanohashidate Angela An If you are like me and you want to enjoy travelling away from the big crowds then try going to Amanohashidate in the northern part..
Activities Toki Lab: Hands-On Washoku Cooking Class Elle Harris Tokitarazu, an elegant yet traditional Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, offers not only exceptional dishes, but the Toki Lab cooking..
10 Culture Keiryu-ji Temple in Utsunoya Peter Sidell In Utsunoya, close to Shizuoka in central Japan, Keiryu-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple.