Shotaiji, Lake Hamana Peter Sidell On the western shore of Lake Hamana in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shotaiji is a Buddhist temple with 88 ancient statues hid...
Activities Summer in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma, in Niigata's snow country, is often known as a winter destination - but there is plenty to enjoy outside the c...
Activities Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Muikamachi Hakkaisan may not be a very well known resort but is long, steep and gets lots of snow. A long ropeway to the top ...
The Gods Descend upon Kamikochi Takako Sakamoto I visited Kamikochi hilands to enjoy the early autumn mountains in brilliant colors.The magnificent view of the Hotaka mounta...
Freezing Dawn at Norikura Highlands Takako Sakamoto I visited Norikura Highlands for the first time in years, but the autumn leaves around the mountaintop was almost finished......
Culture Konpira-san in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of central Japan's Shizuoka city, Konpira-san is a small hill with a relaxing atmosphere created by...
Culture Tsumago Post Town Elena Lisina Tsumago is the middle of three historical post towns of the Kiso Valley on the Nakasendo route from Edo to Kyoto.
Tomica Roadshow in Niigata Rufus Starbuck Toy car expo by Tomica which is like heaven for little boys.
Culture Renkoji temple, Numazu Peter Sidell In Numazu on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Renkoji is a restful temple with plenty of flowers and greener...
Culture Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park Peter Sidell In Numazu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Imperial Villa Park is an enjoyable former imperial residence surrounded by a l...
Seigan-ji in Kofu Cathy Cawood Attractive Buddhist temple near Kai-Zenkoji in Kofu, Yamanashi has a small pond and dry garden, a bell tower and a dragon wat...
Culture Arai Shrine John Carter Walking the coastline of Ito in search of William Adams past I stumbled upon a small shrine perched half way upon a mountain....
Transportation Isawa-onsen Station Takane Shoji If you visit Isawa-onsen station, you may want to stop for a second and look around the train station that was frozen in time.
Food Koutei in Kannami Peter Sidell Near Kannami station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Koutei is a cosy, friendly and inexpensive neighbourhood dining bar.
