JAPANESE COUNTRYSIDE

Japan's regional cuisine hits the road—er, tracks—with "ekiben," or bento sold at train stations.

If climbing this enormous volcano isn’t for you, why not bike around it instead?

This gorgeous, five-story pagoda can be reached after climbing about 400 steps and, once there, will give you one of the most breathtaking views of Mount Fuji.

Meet friendly felines along a ground-level look at a city's more traditional roads and ways.

"Yuba," or tofu skins, is arguably the most popular dish in Nikko.

Miyazaki City and its northern sister Saito City offer plenty of prime cafés catering to tourists flocking to this beach-bounded, history-heavy area.

Where you go when you've dipped in them all?

Choose from large spas, private family baths, mixed-gender onsen and more!