11 Basho's Poem and Konzenji Temple Takako Sakamoto Konzenji Temple in Tsuruga, Fukui: A stone monument of Matsuo Basho's poem written for the sad fate of Nitta Army defeated..
16 Early Fall at Lake Kitagata, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Lake Kitagata in Awara, Fukui, is an idyllic playground. Ride a rental bike and enjoy cycling around the lake on the 'Humming..
12 Deep-Fried Pork Diner, Katsudoki Takako Sakamoto 'Katsudoki' in Sabae city, Fukui prefecture, is a rare 'Tonkatsu (deep-fried pork)' restaurant where you can eat..
10 Iridescent River, Kamikoshi Valley Takako Sakamoto In a valley deep in a mountain in Aichi, I saw a rainbow-colored river for the first time in my life. What a thrilling experience!..
14 Toko-ji in Kofu Cathy Cawood This Kamakura Period temple has a dry garden with magnificent standing rocks, and a pond shaped like the ideogram for 'dr..
16 Kai-Zenkoji Cathy Cawood Temple in Kofu City, Yamanashi, established by Takeda Shingen with a large gate and main hall, and an outstanding koi pond.
Culture Fujikawaguchiko Herb Festival Imogen Riethmuller There's a multitude of things to see around Lake Kawaguchiko, including the annual summer herb festival, the Music Forest ..
12 Transportation Niigata Airport Rufus Starbuck Niigata Airport is a small regional airport on the Sea of Japan and home to the regional Immigration Bureau.