Japan: Meeting the Snow Monkeys
Japan: Meeting the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park, in Nagano, 1.5 hours by train from Tokyo.
Japan: Meeting the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park, in Nagano, 1.5 hours by train from Tokyo.
Women-only tours to Japan with Sights and Soul travels are gaining in popularity.
Ancient Cedars, Ancient Prayers: Hiking in the woods in Togakushi, Japan. Reflections on a winter day hiking in a remote part of Japan.
Touring the Temple, Americans visit to Japan’s holy shrines and temples. An excerpt from Wally Wood’s book about Japan.
A Father and Son ride across the Alps of Japan in Rising Sun, a new travel book.
An auto tour of central Japan with stops at the cormorant fishing town of Gifu, the old town of Gujo and the unique Shirakawago Village all in Japan.
A pocket guide for sampling modern Japanese cooking the way it was meant to: using minimalist principles, seasonal ingredients, and with dash of zen.
Kyoto, Japan:John Penisten offers suggestions for visiting the temples and shrines in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient imperial capital.
Japan’s Goodwill Guides offer Private tour guides in exchange for English language practice.
A group of motorcyclists in Japan find a peaceful sanctuary at the Holy Family Mission in Saku, which they revisit every year.
Visiting Japan’s famed cultural icons, onsen (hot spring resorts/hotels spas) and Sakura (cherry blossom trees), tours to temples and local attractions.
Sumo wrestling rules: A sumo wrestling tournament in Japan and gives some tips on how to get tickets and how to enjoy this ancient sport, sumo etiquette.