11 Food Popular and Tasty Japanese Dishes - Part 2 Elena Lisina Along with rice, some of the most popular foods include soba, udon and ramen noodles. Gyoza dumplings and tofu are staples too...
12 Accommodation The Monster Ryokan Meal Elena Lisina Staying in a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, is a good experience, especially when you try their set meals. Made up of many..
Activities Shiretoko National Park Rey Waters Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Shiretoko National Park in Eastern Hokkaido.
6 Activities Drive-thru Zoo: Gunma Safari Park Michael B Gunma Safari Park offers an incredible drive-through zoo, complete with animals from all over the world. Whether you choose to drive..
Food ADRIFT by David Myers Michael B Drawing culinary inspiration from Basque and Catalonia, this high end Spanish restaurant in downtown Tokyo delivers memorable meals..
Food Minamiuonuma Majidon Project Kim The annual Minamiuonuma Majidon Competition is a way to promote the region's delicious koshihikari rice in unique ways. Dozens..
Culture Ojiya Bullfighting Arena Michael B Enjoy world-class vistas and a tradition that stretches back over 1000 years. Unlike many European variants of the sport, this sumo-esque..
Activities Yamakoshi Yubu Alpaca Farm Land Michael B Small but worth the detour, Yubu Alpaca Farm is a perfect for children and animal lovers. You can get up close and personal with..