People say that vacations are not complete without a trip into nature. Hiking on steep paths, camping in the mountains, or even the simple act of watching the beautiful sunset at a lakeside are some of the worthwhile things to do to celebrate the beauty of nature. Japan is home to some of the most…

Having a history tied to samurais, shoguns, ronin and ninjas, it comes as no surprise why there are so many castle towns in Japan. One of these is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture known as Iwakuni. It has quite a history concerning battles and sword fighting. One prominent Japanese swordsman was Sasaki Kojiro. He was considered…