8 Shirahama, Chiba Tom Hanaway The Boso Peninsula is just a quick ride away for a sun-drenched vacation.
10 Culture The Secret Garden of Koya San Bonson Lam Mount Koya or Koya san is one of the most revered mountain retreats in Japan. If you are here on a weekday, you can stroll the quiet..
Culture Forest Sanctuary Elysse Hurtado Purportedly established around 600BC by Emperor Jimmu, Kashima Shrine is one of Japan’s most venerated Shinto places of worship.
Culture Zama's Hidden Gem - Yatoyama Park Carrie Jacobs If what your after is bird songs, blossoms and mountain views then spend a day in Zama Yatoyama Park (an ecology reserve).
Nightlife Kaigun-san no Mugishu-kan Anonymous Kaigun-san no Mugishu-kan is a restaurant near the Yamato museum serving excellent beer brewed locally.
Accommodation Jam Hostel Kyoto Gion Peter Sidell In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Jam Hostel Kyoto Gion is a friendly, central backpackers' hostel, convenient for transportation,..
Shopping Central Park Shopping Center Chris Glenn Central Park underground shopping center is cool in Nagoya’s notoriously hot summer, warm in it’s bitingly cold winters, and d..