Activities Hiking Mount Hongu Amanda Ho Sitting on the border of Toyokawa, Okazaki and Shinshiro cities in Aichi prefecture, Mount Hongu offers a great workout. Although..
Culture Yamadera Retro Hall Museum Justin Velgus Take a break from climbing those stairs for a free tea and history break.
8 Culture A Journey to Sado Island Patrick Harnett Day trip to Sado Island in Japan. A step back in time to a remote and beautiful location. Exploring the gold mine of Sado.
Culture Iwatsuki Doll History Museum Elizabeth S Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City has a centuries-long history of doll manufacturing. Two museums and many doll showrooms in Iwatsuki..
Culture Bunkyo Azalea Festival Elena Lisina Impressive azalea garden at the Nezu Jinja Shrine in Tokyo during the Bunkyo Azalea Festival in the spring.
Culture Kawachi Fuji-en Wisteria Tunnels Tristan Scholze Tunnels of wisteria blooms the length of a football field highlight one of Japan's most spectacular gardens.
10 Culture Bankyaku-In and the Fujieda Kannon Peter Sidell In the countryside near Fujieda in Japan's central Shizuoka prefecture, Bankyaku-in is a Buddhist temple with a tall, impressive..