Activities Rokugo Shrine Rory Jackson This suburban shinto shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the protector of the Japanese, and hosts a nice sense of peace.
10 Culture St. Anna's Garden Sandra Isaka St. Anna's Garden is an English 'village' near Fukushima City. In addition to a lovely church, the complex contains..
8 Culture Iwaki City's Shiramizu Amida-do Sandra Isaka Shiramizu Amida-do is a gorgeous temple built in 1160. Surrounded by a lovely pond and garden, it should not be missed on a visit..
12 Culture A Day in Kusatsu Hannah Morse The hot springs town of Kusatsu is a definite multi-day trip, if you want to slow down and take in all the sights. Here are some..
11 Activities Climbing Mount Shirane Hannah Morse Tired of relaxing in an onsen? Then take a hike! Really, at Mount Shirane in Gunma Prefecture.
Culture Cosplay in Tokyo Hannah Morse It's a bird! It's a plane! It's your favorite character roaming around Tokyo Dome City!
Transportation JR Akita Station Jeremy Yap JR Akita Station is the transport hub for the Northern part of Japan, with connections to Niigata, Aomori and Odate.
11 Culture Miyajima's Hall of 1000 Tatami Mats Chantelle Silva The dark wooden pillars of this ancient pavillion will envelope you and take you back in time