Activities The 11 Islands of Tokyo Sleiman Azizi These slow paced islands, accessible via ferry, planes and/or helicopter... Accessible only by a twenty-four hour ferry ride from the mainland, the
Culture The Charms of Yamagata Prefecture Featured properties, and the lush and pristine natural environment with 600 year-old cherry... blossom trees along the street and waterfalls earning 3-stars in the Michelin
Culture Saitama Prefecture's Temples Elizabeth S The best times to visit are in spring for the weeping cherry trees and
Activities Ukima Park Julian Kloby the end of March to early April when the colorful flowers are in full bloom
6 Food Beaver Bread Brothers in Toranomon Peter Lin incredible variety of Japanese breads including scones, salt rolls, excellent curry
Accommodation Toi Itoen Hotel Peter Sidell ramen, udon and tempura, sashimi and sushi, Korean chijimi pancakes, curry... all-you-can-drink alcohol, with beer, tasty local orange and 'bay berry
14 Blue Hydrangeas at Iwadera Cathy Cawood Blue hydrangeas bloom amid long grass and wildflowers at peaceful Iwadera Temple in Yamashina.
8 Azaleas at Daikozen Temple Mandy Bartok Over 50,000 azaleas bloom in late April and early May at Saga's Daikozen Temple.