This article in Japan Today introduces the magical island of Miyajima (lit. "shrine island") in the Seto Inland Sea near Hiroshima and advocates making at least an overnight visit to fully experience all the island has to offer. (Archived article first published in Japan Today.)
This article tells how Ken Mukai went from teaching high school science in his native California to brewing craft beer in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture. His taproom is a great place to visit when in Kochi. (Archived article – Originally published by Tokyo Weekender.)
Travelers bound for Hiraizumi, with its World Heritage sites dating back a thousand years, usually change from the Shinkansen to the local train at Ichinoseki and are often so intent on their final destination that they miss the delights Ichinoseki has to offer. But spare a few hours to explore; you won't be disappointed. Ichinoseki's … Continue reading Iwate’s Ichinoseki: a way station worth checking out
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