Food Shimizu Fish Market Luca De Pasquale Freshest seafood in the Shizuoka prefecture. Great views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay. Only 30 minutes by train from Shizuoka.
Culture Maiko Performance in Sakata Luca De Pasquale A great chance to visit an authentic Japanese teahouse in Yamagata Prefecture. The maiko dance is also accompained by a shamisen..
Culture Killing Time in Odawara Reynald Ventura While waiting for my friends to arrive at Odawara on our way to Hakone, I decided to walk around the station a little bit; I h..
Food Hakodate Fish Market Bonson Lam If the thought of eating a still alive squid will make you squirm, there are other alternatives to get close to the freshest seafood..
Food Hakodate Eat Street Bonson Lam Hemmed between the Pacific Ocean and the cold currents from Siberia, one could imagine Daimon Yokocho being frequented by seafarers..
Activities Starry Nights in Japan: Achi Village Featured Achi Village was once recognized as the best place to see shining stars in in the Japan night skies by the Ministry of the Environment...
12 Culture Hokkei-ji Temple in Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hokkei-ji is a Buddhist temple with a welcoming committee of interesting..
Culture “Your Name” Movie Real-life Location Tour Featured If you have watched "Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa)", the beautiful views and delicious-looking must have got your attention. Here in..