6 Activities Takeshima island near Aichi Kiana Fukuyama Takeshima, a tiny island in the Aichi prefecture, was the perfect get away for an afternoon. It was a quick walk around the island,..
Food Horaiken (Matsushimaya Store) Katrina Webber Eel is the food Japanese turn to when they want to feel pepped up from the heat of summer. Horaiken is the best Nagoya's special..
Culture The Great Buddha of Gifu Michelle Ishiki Gifu City is home to one of the Top 3 statues of Buddha in Japan. It's not the largest or the oldest, but it's unique construction..
Culture Gujo Odori Festival Yuka Takada Reminiscing about growing up alongside the Gujo Odori – Japan's largest dance festival lasting thirty-two nights, three of..
11 Activities Mount Mitsu-toge, a Fabulous Hike Nicole Bauer On a fantastic clear day in the middle of July, my husband and I went for a 1-day hike in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. W..
Culture A National Treasure: Matsumoto Castle Varsha Vaswati Also known as the 'Crow Castle' for its black stony exteriors, Matsumoto castle is iconic in being one of the only 4 castles..
Culture Nakatsugawa Juku Justin Dart Slip in to Edo Japan at Nakatsugawa-juku, the 45th of 69 stations on the Nakasendo linking Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto.