12 Culture Kairakuen Garden in Spring Susan Tumanon Kairakuen garden was built by Nariaki Tokugawa, the 9th lord of Mito. The name Kairaku means to share pleasures with people.
20 Culture Yamadera Colours in Autumn Amber Mezbourian Atmospheric in every season, Yamadera is perhaps at its most beautiful in early November when the leaves turn a variety of rich..
15 Culture Kyoto Snapshots Amber Mezbourian Japan's most popular tourist destination, part of Kyoto's charm is just wandering around and seeing what you happen to stumble..
9 Culture Kyoto's Sagano Bamboo Forest Carrie Jacobs The Sagano Bamboo Forest sits next to Tenryu-ji temple in the attractive area of Arashiyama. It is a worthwhile departure from temple..
Activities Chofukumaru Sports Fishing, Ohara Markus Leach Information about Chofukumaru Sports Fishing trips from Ohara Harbour in Chiba Prefecture.
Culture Nachi Taisha - Kumano Kodo Katherine Moore Nachi Taisha with its waterfall and pagoda is one of the 3 sacred shrines of Kumano in the Kii Mountains - and probably the most..
Food Sou Sou - Soba Time Travel Amber Mezbourian Sou Sou, in Kaneyama, is no ordinary soba restaurant. Step inside and you'll feel as though you've been transported back..
11 Culture Sakura Beauty in Hiroshima JJ Walsh Hiroshima castle, peace pagoda, Mt.Ogonzan and Hijiyama park offer wonderful views and fantastic blossoms to enjoy a hanami picnic..