Hakone
With an active volcano below and Mt. Fuji in the distance, you’ll truly be surrounded by the raw power of nature.
Complete with a grass deck, this “green park floating on a lake” is a beautiful way to travel.
Turns out Tokyo-3 is a really nice place to visit when it’s not getting attacked by giant space monsters.
If you need a project with an anime Taisho-period twist, try crafting your own puzzle box!
At the right time of year and the right time of day, this traditional sign of fall shines like a field of gold.
Less than $US40 a night gets you two luxury meals and a room with a private rotenburo bath attached.
One more reason to visit beautiful Kanagawa, just a 30-minute train ride from downtown Tokyo.
Thanks to several items outfitted with self-parking systems, we get a glimpse into the future of Japanese hospitality.
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