10 Activities Mt. Fuji from Lake Saiko Meg Sing A splendid view of Mt. Fuji can be seen from Lake Saiko in Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the five lakes around the mountain. Lake..
Activities Thunder in the Hills Ryan Lin Get your heart pumping and ride Hills Thunder, located just south of Aomori City in the foothills of the Hakkoda Mountain Range.
Food El Pancho Mexican Restaurant Joe Robinson El Pancho is a fun place, brightly decorated in an almost too Mexican array of bright lights and ornaments. The food won't blow..
10 Culture Kodaira Festival Meg Sing Kodaira Festival is held by Hitotsubashi University on its Kunitachi campus. Freshmen students, sports clubs, interest groups and..
15 Accommodation Xmas at Prince Hotel New Takanawa Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the chic, beautiful Christmas illumination under the full moon at Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in Tokyo!
Culture The Ito Mansion Alexis Guiral A description of my experience at the Ito mansion in Niigata prefecture. This is a translation of my previous article, approved..
Culture Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa Mandy Bartok The Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa offers visitors a hands-on look at Ishikawa's colorful kabuki traditions.
Activities Catching the Sun in Morioka Bridget Ye Morioka is without a doubt a beautiful city. Cradled by mountains in all four sides and blessed with the majestic Kitakami River,..