Activities Tokyo Day-trips: Atami Peter Sidell At the head of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the seaside resort of Atami makes for a pleasant day-trip from..
18 Culture Toganji Peter Sidell In central Nagoya in Japan's Aichi prefecture, Toganji is an attractive Buddhist temple, home to a striking ten-meter seated..
Activities Maples Corridor at Kawaguchi-ko 2025 Late Oct - Late Nov The possibility of shooting red leaves against Mt Fuji as the backdrop!
Nightlife Mein Schloss Beerhall Restaurant Peter Sidell In central Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mein Schloss is a lively restaurant, craft brewery and bar fashioned after..
Activities Echigo-Akiyamago Driving Route Rufus Starbuck Echigo-Akiyama Driving Route - breathtaking scenery along the Nakatsu River on the Niigata/Nagano border
8 Bonsai Chrysanthemum Display Mandy Bartok If you're visiting Matsumoto Castle this autumn, be sure to check out the display of bonsai chrysanthemums on the north side..
8 Culture Autumn at Komoro Castle Ruins Mandy Bartok The Komoro Castle Ruins near Ueda in Nagano prefecture boast beautiful fall foliage from late October to early November.
Activities Sumo Roadshows in Nagano Akira Matsuo Sumo roadshows were held on Matsumoto and Nagano on October 14th and 16th.