Edo Tokyo Museum
Most major museums are located near Ueno Park however there is one interesting exception situated next to the National Sumo...
Why Japan
Abashiri Prison Museum
The main reason to go to Abashiri is for the sea ice during February however as that only takes an...
The cheapest, easiest and best sunset Mount Fuji
"When Japan" should have just titled this article the "Shinjuku Metropolitan Building" however you don't do there because of the...
Lake Kawaguchiko
Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the Fuji Five Lakes that offer stunning views of Mount Fuji with the convenience of...
Lake Saiko
As one of the Fuji 5 Lakes, Lake Saiko gives stunning views of Mount Fuji but without all the tourist...
Toyama Black Ramen
Toyama has a special pepper taste Ramen called Toyama Black, which is a Ramen "When Japan" particularly likes. Click here...
Snow Valley
ToyamaSnow ValleyMount TateyamaKurobe DamMatsumoto Castle The Yuki-Tani (Snow Valley) is a man-made valley dug out of the snow along part...
Trout fishing in Shiohama
Overall rating: See bottom of post for details. Across the river from the main hotels is a small restaurant that...
Shiobara Hot Springs
Shiobara is a Hot Spring area in the mountains of Tochigi, north of Tokyo. It is not as well known...
Kaiseki – Japanese Fine Dining
When you stay at a fairly decent hotel in the countryside, or at a more local "Ryokan" (Japanese style traditional...