Culture Seishin-ji Temple Park in Mihara Paul Walsh large lotus plants - it is especially beautiful when the flowers are in bloom
Activities Azumayama Park, Ninomiya Peter Sidell foliage and high leafy trees, occasional splashes of color from flowers in bloom
Culture Ginkaku-ji Silver Pavilion Kyoto Abby Rodriguez is a magnificent site to behold especially when the camellias are in bloom
Activities Paths Less Traveled, Kurozuka Kofun Matthew Eynon Kurozuka burial mound, further strength has been provided to the Yamato theory
Food Affordable Gourmet at Eki Marche Xia Fei Chiew Shanghainese food, vegetable curry, Omu Rice…chances are if you can name
Food Fraleet Alley in Asahikawa Valerie Kor The noodles are thin and chewy and the pork more substantial than your
Activities The Nippon-maru, Sail Exhibit Shinya Ota (We also shout “Washoi” when we carry a portable shrine at summer festivals