9 Culture Jigan-ji Temple in Tokyo Peter Sidell In Tokyo's western suburb of Futako-Tamagawa, Jigan-ji is a small but interesting Buddhist temple, with an impressive wooden..
Culture Ibara City Kenji Chida Ibara is a city of bridges that is located on Okayama Prefecture's border with Hiroshima.
Transportation Shizuoka Sunpu Roman Bus Peter Sidell In Shizuoka City in central Japan, the Sunpu Roman bus is a cheap and convenient way to get around between the sights in the centre...
6 Food Uo-Ei Restaurant in Ooya Peter Sidell In the charming town of Ooya in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Uo-Ei is a charming traditional family restaurant, serving hearty..
Activities Riding the Horse's Back Brian Takahashi Uma no Se is a narrow peninsula jutting out into the Matsushima Bay. It’s located between the cities of Shiogama and Matsushim..
11 Activities Tokamachi Snow Festival in Niigata Manish Prabhune The Tokamachi Snow Festival has snow sculptures, night time illumination and music shows in the quiet town of Tokamachi, Niigata
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..