Shiobara Hot Springs
Shiobara is a Hot Spring area in the mountains of Tochigi, north of Tokyo. It is not as well known...
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Kaiseki – Japanese Fine Dining
When you stay at a fairly decent hotel in the countryside, or at a more local "Ryokan" (Japanese style traditional...
Horse Sashimi
Did you know the Japanese eat raw horse meat Sashimi? It is not a common dish and there are few...
Utsunomiya – Gyoza City
Utsunomiya is a city north of Tokyo in Tochigi Prefecture, famous for it's Gyoza and Jazz (there is a big...
Wagyu Beef Steak
You haven't tried steak until you've tried some Japanese Grade A beef. It is a whole different eating experience that...
Yaki-niku – Japanese BBQ
The GoodThe Not-So goodA unique taste experiencePretty expensive (¥5,000-6,000 per person)Get to grill yourself (fun)Such fatty cuts may make you...
Bonsai Village and Museum
Tokyo's Bonsai Museum houses a collection of over 300 bonsai trees, some over 800 years old, showcasing the timelessness and...
Sushi – Raw Fish
Sushi needs no introduction, however eating Sushi in Japan is a unique experience that you aren't going to get elsewhere....
Akihabara – Electric Town
If you are looking for a unique experience in Japan then Akihabara is certainly at the top of the list....
Daikanbou – 360 views from the Aso Caldera
PositivesNegativesAmazing views of Mount AsoVery busy when good weatherFree to access (parking free also)Access by car only (realistically)Tandem paragliding!Monkey show...