Of the various countries and cities I have lived in thus far, Japan has been one of the most perplexing, but exciting places. Learning a new language and immersing myself in a new business environment in Tokyo has been both a challenging and rewarding experience. Since moving to Japan over a year ago, I have had the opportunity to visit beautiful towns and experience various local cultural customs unknown to most foreign tourists. Japan has so much to offer, but for those who do not live here or speak Japanese, it is often difficult to access information about places to visit or things to do that are off the beaten path. You do not even have to travel far from Tokyo to find so many hidden gems.