6 Culture Kiyomizu Temple in Early Spring Martijn Beckers A cold spring day at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera: the perfect place to relax and enjoy the spring weather while exploring this popular..
Food Dogo’s “Circus Bar”, Wani to Sai Matthew Iannarone Dogo's newest addition to the eating, drinking, art scene, Wani to Sai. Located in an atmospheric corner of Dogo, this "circus..
Activities Ipponsugi Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A tiny family run ski resort right in the center of Yuzawa town within walking distance of the station. Great for families and those..
13 Culture Close up on Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto Larry Knipfing An early morning visit in late December to one of Japan's oldest shrines, Shimogamo Jinja, was cold and beautiful. The sun had..
Culture The Equinox Flower and Rice Harvest Tristan Scholze Spider lilies signify the coming of the autumnal rice harvest in Japan with fleeting beauty.
Culture Firefly Festival in Saidaiji Kenji Chida The Saidaiji Ichinomiya Firefly Festival celebrates the fireflies of southeastern Okayama. Held annually, people pack into a picturesque..
Beauty & Spa Kyogoku Fukidashi Water Park Matt Stormont Apart from snow and onsens (hot springs), another of the natural gifts that the Niseko area has been blessed with is an abundance..
7 Activities An Easy Day Hike: Mt. Kobo Park Hana Joy Mt. Kobo Park stands above the city of Hadano and offers spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding areas. It is a great..