Culture Exploring Omiya Bonsai Village Chris Gould The Village also plays host to the Great Bonsai Festival every year during
Area Yugawara Yugawara is a beautiful little coastal town at the western-most edge of Kanagawa that boasts of plush forests, colorful mountains, onsen hot spring spas, and the deep blue of Sagami Bay. Situated..
Area Yokkaichi Although not the capital of Mie Prefecture, Yokkaichi City is the most populous city, boasting some 314,393 (2010 census figures). The city of Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture received it’s name..
Accommodation Hotel Pearl City Tendo Featured those coming for the annual Human Shogi event at the Tendo Cherry Blossom Festival
Transportation JR Nambu Line James Rodrigues It is also the home of the famous Penis Festival held once a year at the
Food La Sora Seed Restaurant in Tokyo Jessica A Paje It was definitely a hot spot for viewing the Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Nightlife Beer Bar North Island Dan Traylor hooked on North Island beer when I came across the coriander black at a festival
Area Fukuchiyama Fukuchiyama is a Castle Town about 70 kilometers from Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Nestled in a southern part of the valley, it is surrounded by mountains to the South, East and West. The Castle was..