Food Echigoya Jihei Soba Bryan Baier Echigoya Jihei Soba Niigata style soba noodles and soup for all seasons
12 Magical Night at Yokokan in Fukui Takako Sakamoto At the 15th annual spring illumination event held in the garden of historical Fukui Yokokan, paper lanterns made by elementary school..
8 World Above the Clouds Takako Sakamoto Magnificent view from Mount Kirigamine, a mysterious sea of clouds as far as the eye could see!
Accommodation Kawazu Sakura and Tokyu Resort Leslie Taylor Kawazu Cherry Blossom festival and Izu Imaihama Tokyu Resort
11 Kakegawa Castle Palace Peter Sidell Next to Kakegawa Castle in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the palace is relaxing, airy, and full of historical atmosphere.
Snow Melt Heralds Spring in Fukui Hiroshi Ohnuki Aerial view of melting snow along a stream flowing through southern Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture. Spring is almost here!
10 Atami's Covered Arcades Peter Sidell By Atami station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture there are a couple of traditional covered shopping arcades, with gift shops,..