Culture Samurai Gardens of Kitabatake Chris Glenn It’s hard to believe that the beautiful 14th Century Kitabatake Gardens, one of Japan’s three major samurai gardens, was the s..
Activities Mt. Takanawa Anonymous Mt. Takanawa is one of the highest mountains within the borders of Matsuyama city. It stands at a height of 986 meters in the northern..
Accommodation Uwajima Youth Hostel Matthew Iannarone On a densely wooded hill overlooking the castle town of Uwajima, is one of Shikoku's best budget accommodations, Uwajima youth..
12 Activities Hakone’s Ashino-ko Lake Tomoko Kamishima Because of easy access from Tokyo, her great beauty, and breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, Ashino-ko has become one of Japan’s m..
Activities Umiyama Observation Tower Anonymous The Umiyama Observation Tower stands on a small mountain with a great view of the Seto Inland Sea and the bridges of the Shimanami..
Shopping Yanaka Ginza in Taito-ku R A Yanaka Ginza is a famous traditional shopping street located in the Yanesen area of Tokyo. The names of three connected areas, Yanaka,..
Activities The House of Shivers Anonymous The House of Shivers is a haunted house that appears mysteriously in the Gintengai Shopping Arcade in the summer months.