AccommodationChubuFoodSponsored Homestyle Hospitality at Accommodations in Iiyama City One of the reasons I enjoy escaping from the confines of the big city is to remind myself of the…Todd FongMarch 20, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesFoodKansaiSightseeingSponsored Fresh Seafood, Fantastic Views, and Relaxing Onsen in Ako Ako City (赤穂市) is a small coastal town in Hyogo Prefecture along the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. Its location between…Thomas SiebertMarch 20, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesKansaiSightseeingSponsored The History of Ako: 47 Ronin, Traditional Architecture, and the Art of Salt Making Ako a smaller city in Japan that is perfect for a short stay if you are looking for an off-the-beaten-track…Thomas SiebertMarch 20, 2021
CultureEventsKanto Japanese Prayers through Noh Masks and Okinawan Dances If the wind blew strong through Tokyo’s Kokyo Gaien (皇居外苑) National Garden on Sunday, gusting through rows of a captivated…Cherise FongMarch 19, 2021
AccommodationChugokuSightseeing Manabeshima: The Island and the Setouchi Cats The island of Manabeshima (真鍋島), in Okayama Prefecture (岡山県), is a place in Japan that I have dreamed of visiting…Clémentine CintréMarch 18, 2021
CultureThings to Know Shiba, Akita, and other Japanese Dogs: Which Is The Most Popular Dog Breed in Japan? Some of them are small, and others are large. Some have long and thick fur, while others have to wear…Yvonne TanakaMarch 18, 2021
ActivitiesChubuSponsored The Best Places To Ski In Nagano Japan is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding with around 600 ski resorts across the country, many of which…Mark WebsterMarch 13, 2021
ChubuCultureSponsored Things To Do in Nagano Before and After Skiing Nagano (長野) in central Japan is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges where the mighty Chikuma River joins the Sai. It…Mark WebsterMarch 13, 2021
ChubuCultureSightseeingSponsored Discover Kanazawa, a Samurai Town near the Japanese Alps The city of Kanazawa (金沢市), bordering the Sea of Japan, is a place where old and new harmoniously co-exist. During…Mark WebsterMarch 13, 2021
AccommodationKyushu Sennomori: An Onsen Hideaway in the Lush Forests of Mount Aso Kyushu’s northeastern Oita prefecture is a region rich with travel opportunities, from the retro bathing destination of Beppu to the…Kimberly HughesMarch 10, 2021
OkinawaSightseeingSponsoredThings to Know Accessible Tourism Thrives in Okinawa In 2007, Okinawa drafted Japan's first Barrier-Free declaration with the aim to welcome all tourists, regardless of their physical limitations,…Todd FongMarch 9, 2021
OkinawaSightseeingSponsoredThings to Know How Responsible Travelers Can Contribute to Sustainable Islands For more than 20 years, Okinawa has nurtured a growing trend toward achieving sustainability on all levels of society. In…Cherise FongMarch 9, 2021
AccommodationOkinawaSightseeingSponsored Post-Pandemic Retreats in Northern Okinawa As we carefully plan our post-pandemic travels, personal health and safety remain among our top priorities. Okinawa’s subtropical climate makes…Cherise FongMarch 9, 2021
OkinawaSponsoredThings to Know Traveling Safely in Okinawa in the Age of Coronavirus This much is certain: the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the face of travel. But to keep things in perspective,…Todd FongMarch 9, 2021
KantoSightseeing Early Cherry Blossom Viewing Near Tokyo in Kawazu, Shizuoka Located on the coast of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is the darling coastal town of Kawazu, renowned for…Lia YewMarch 8, 2021
CultureEventsKanto Kabuki Medley Spotlights the Timeless Sounds of Japan No doubt, the most striking piece of artwork inside the National Theatre of Japan in Tokyo is the Kagamijishi (鏡獅子),…Cherise FongMarch 5, 2021
CultureKansaiSightseeingSponsored From Mount Yoshino to Koyasan, a 4-Day Itinerary on the Kii Peninsula The Kii Peninsula (紀伊半島) is a vast region that extends across the prefectures of Nara (奈良), Wakayama (和歌山) and Mie…Clémentine CintréMarch 4, 2021
ActivitiesKansaiSightseeingSponsored What To Do on a Family Trip to Senshu, South of Osaka? When you’re traveling with family, it’s not always easy to find activities in the big city that appeals to everyone.…RoméoMarch 1, 2021
KansaiSightseeingSponsored What To Do Before your Flight from Kansai Airport in Osaka? The last day of a trip is often gloomy, those last hours spent at the airport, reminiscing about all the…RoméoMarch 1, 2021
ChubuShopping The Elegant Japanese Metal Craftwork of Nousaku Takaoka city, nestled between the mountains of Toyama prefecture alongside the traditional Gokayama village and the Sea of Japan, has…Joachim DucosFebruary 26, 2021
ActivitiesKantoSightseeingSponsored Adventures off the beaten path in Saitama, near Tokyo Get outdoors and take a bike, hike, or stroll through stunning landscapes in Japan, both natural and man-made. Saitama (埼玉県)…Dan LewisFebruary 26, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesOkinawa Spending the New Year on the Small Island of Taketomi in Okinawa When my mother decided to visit me in Japan at the end of the year, she asked for one thing:…Joachim DucosFebruary 25, 2021
Things to Know How To Say Yes And No In Japanese When it comes to saying "yes," the Japanese language contains a whole range of utterances. Whether or not interactions are…Marie BorgersFebruary 22, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesHokkaidoSponsored Skiing in Hokkaido: The Best Ski Resorts and Attractions in Asahikawa, Hokkaido Even after having lived in Japan for a little over two years, some corners of this fascinating country still seem…Callum HoweFebruary 18, 2021
ActivitiesHokkaidoSightseeingSponsored Big City Life and World-class Powder Skiing: A Winter Weekend in Sapporo In olden times, Hokkaido (北海道) was a wild frontier full of danger, adventure, amazing wildlife, and natural beauty. Thankfully, they’ve…Callum HoweFebruary 18, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesHokkaidoSponsored An Adventurous, All-inclusive Winter Getaway to Niseko, Hokkaido Hokkaido, the northernmost island in Japan, is renowned for its natural beauty, gorgeous snowy landscapes, and winter sporting opportunities. Famed…Richard MilnerFebruary 18, 2021
ActivitiesFoodKantoPop CultureShopping Pokémon Cafe: The First Permanent Pokémon Cafe in Tokyo If Japan is not the world's mecca of themed cafés and restaurants, it has to be missing very little. Any…Toshiko SakuraiFebruary 17, 2021
EventsKantoThings to Know Experience the Early Cherry Blossoms in Kanagawa Prefecture Who doesn't dream of going for a walk under the cherry blossoms in Japan and having a picnic with friends…Claudia MitsuboriFebruary 16, 2021