11 Culture Magnificent Matsumoto Castle Anne Lauenroth Magnificent Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's 12 remaining original castles, dating back to the 16th century.
Transportation Shizuoka's Shizutetsu Railway Line Peter Sidell Running from central Shizuoka to Shimizu port in central Japan, the Shizutetsu railway is a cheap and convenient way to get around...
8 Activities Izu's Lake Ippeki Peter Sidell On the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Lake Ippeki is a small, attractive lake set among low forested hills.
7 Culture The Cute Statues of Ito Peter Sidell On the east coast of Japan's volcanic Izu Peninsula, the hot spring town of Ito has a number of cute statues topping fountains..
Activities Higashiyama Walking Course Anna van Dyk The gentle five kilometer walking route through the historic district and Shiroyama Park is a great way to spend two hours in Takayama...
8 Culture Public Art in Shimizu Peter Sidell In the streets of Shimizu, a suburb of Shizuoka in central Japan, you'll find a range of interesting, sometimes unusual statues..
Food Omicho Market in Kanazawa Mandy Bartok Get a close-up glimpse of Kanazawa's "kitchen" at the Omicho market in the center of the city.
Shopping Premium Roll Cakes Noriko Duck Since starting its business in 1975, Lawson has been developing in response to changes in lifestyles. Now it's one of the top..