13 Culture Ryusen-En Garden, Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Ryusen-En is a small but beautiful traditional Japanese garden, with a tranquil carp..
12 Culture The Izu 'Resort Dolphin' train Peter Sidell On the Izu peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the 'Resort Dolphin' train from Atami to Shimoda has bank sea..
Culture Fukui: Ichijodani Asakura Ruins Takako Sakamoto Ichijodani Asakura Family Ruins were once the castle town of the lord of Echizen (Fukui), the Asakura clan. It was attacked and..
9 Culture Cherry Blossoms at Fukui Castle Takako Sakamoto If asked where the best spot for viewing cherry blossoms is in Fukui, most people would say the Asuwa Riverside, since it was chosen..
Culture Kabuki in Komatsu: Ataka-no-Seki Takako Sakamoto If you are a big fan of Kabuki, or even if you are not, if you have ever seen any TV dramas or movies featuring Minamoto no Yo..
Food Magic India, Shimoda Peter Sidell Less than a minute from the station in Shimoda on Japan's Izu Peninsula, Magic India has tasty Indian curries at reasonabl..
Accommodation Shimoda Tokyu Hotel Peter Sidell In Shimoda on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Tokyu Hotel has rooms overlooking the ocean or mountains, two..
10 Nightlife "Kennedy Club" in Katamachi, Fukui Takako Sakamoto The Club/Bar with live music "Kennedy Club" in Katamachi, Fukui. Inside the club is all 60s and you can enjoy live performance of..