Culture Fujisan World Heritage Center Ignatius Koh The Fujisan World Heritage Center is a visitor information center in Yamanashi Prefecture that provides insights on Mt. Fuji, a..
Accommodation Konansou Ryokan Kim Bergström Konansou is a ryokan accommodation with Mt. Fuji views, delicious Japanese cuisine, and impeccable facilities. If you want an onsen..
Activities Seagulls and Atami Cherry Blossoms Reynald Ventura This is a 5 and a half minute film of the seagulls at SPA MARINA ATAMI and the cherry blossoms along ITO RIVER.
Activities Lake Tanuki Amanda Ho Lake Tanuki is an artificial lake created in 1935 to form a reservoir for irrigation purposes. In good weather, Mount Fuji can be..
Culture Explore the Heart of Japan Lisa Wallin Aichi, Gifu, and Mie Prefectures have beautiful views and rich history — all hidden in plain sight! Dig deeper into the "real"..
Culture Takayama Autumn Festival 2025 Oct 9th - Oct 10th A lot of hard work goes into the Takayama Autumn Festival, from the costumes, to music, to choreography to the props. Grab your..
14 Culture Shimoda Ropeway Jemma King The Shimoda Ropeway is a short walk from the Shimoda train station. It is a great way to see the town in the larger context of its..
9 Culture Oibessan Shrine in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the middle of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Oibessan is a small, charming shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, god of good luck,..