Coffee Zingaro is a small cafe with an artsy retro theme and tables that double as arcade machines.

Fujiten, at the first station of Mount Fuji in Narusawa village, has multiple ski and snowboard slopes perfect for beginners and experts alike. And the view of the renowned mountain is picture-perfect.

Skiers looking for an alternative to resorts in and around the better-known Niseko resort might consider the upscale but more moderately priced ski area of Kiroro, just over an hour’s drive from the largest city in northern Japan.

Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in Pyeongtaek serves arguably the best rib-eye sandwich this side of Broad Street.

Ashley Gutermuth is a clean comic who does relatable bits about her life. She pokes fun at her high-and-tight haircut and seems to relish confusing people about her gender. The Best Medicine Brigade — founder and Army veteran Robin Phoenix, Christian Johnson and Gutermuth — kicks off the first performance of its Japan tour on Feb. 7 at Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo.

Kotteri-fuu Ramen Pizza is a collaboration between Pizza Hut and Kyoto, Japan-based ramen chain Tenkaippin. There’s no tomato sauce on this gimmick of a pie, but you will find pretty much everything you’d expect from a product with ramen in the name.

The 270-acre Korean Folk Village is a great place to learn about the Joseon Dynasty, 1392 to 1910, including typical food, clothing and workshops. The village is also home to two museums and amusement park rides.

Kyle’s Good Finds, a small American-owned bakery in the Nakano city area of Tokyo, might remind you of your favorite mom-and-pop shop that always has the best baked goods.

Junglia, where the attractions focus on nature, is scheduled to open in summer 2025. The park will take advantage of its proximity to Yambaru National Park, a subtropical forest region that’s been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2021.

Osan Air Base in South Korea has an exemplary restaurant that serves up steak just the way you like it, with service to make you feel special.