Cycling around Karuizawa Tomoko Kamishima Cycling around the popular tourist destinations of Karuizawa is a good way to enjoy the nice, cool, pleasant breeze.
12 Gorgeous Fukui Prefectural Library Takako Sakamoto Fukui Prefectural Library is an ultra modern building standing in the middle of the rice fields in Fukui. It was designed by t..
10 Otaru's Hotel Sonia in Hokkaido Sandra Isaka Hokkaido: Located on Otaru's famous brick warehouse lined canal, the Hotel Sonia is a good choice for budget travelers who want..
Activities Temple of Pure Water, Kyoto Ariane Mignault The temple is extremely popular any time of the year, especially during festivals and during New Year.
15 Kannon Shrine in a Seaside Cave Takako Sakamoto Inside Tamagawa Cave Kannon Shrine on Echizen Beach are 33 Kannon statues collected from 33 Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage temples ..
Culture Take A Calming Valley Walk in Tokyo Francesco Agresti Enter a parallel universe by exploring the only valley within the city limits of Tokyo.
Accommodation Higashiyama-sou Ryokan Kiyomizu John Carter Located at the foot of the eastern mountains and Kiyomizu-dera, this Ryokan really is something else.
Nightlife A Stroll Through Kichijoji Andrew Ng Kichijoji, Tokyo's cool suburb, is easily accessible from central Tokyo. It's hugely popular for its boutiques, cafes and..
