KyushuSightseeingSponsored Mameda, the “Little Kyoto” of Hita, Oita, Japan Kyushu (九州) is a largely unexplored island for Western tourists. Unsurprisingly, most of them won't know about a true hidden…Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
ActivitiesKyushuSponsored A Tour of the Best Hot Springs of Beppu, Japan After my relaxing stay in a ryokan in Hita, I continued my hot springs tour of southern Japan. I was…Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Visiting Kitsuki and Futagoji, a Japanese temple After visiting Hita, Tensui ryokan, and Oita city, I said goodbye to Oita Prefecture with my last visit to its…Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
AccommodationKyushuSponsored The Modern and Traditional Luxuries of Oita City, Japan Oita city (大分市) is the main city of Oita Prefecture (大分県), located on Kyushu Island (九州) in southern Japan. It…Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
CultureThings to Know How To Tie a Nagoya Obi – With Pictures and Video Wearing a Japanese kimono is an experience many visitors to Japan enjoy. For a small fee, women (and men) can…Todd FongJune 7, 2020
ActivitiesKanto Learning the Lessons of Authentic Tea Ceremony in Tokyo A traditional Japanese art, green tea tasting, meditation, awakening; so many terms used to define the Japanese tea ceremony or…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMay 28, 2020
FoodThings to Know The Secrets of Japanese Coffee Culture When you think of world-renowned coffee destinations, Japan might not be the first place you’d think of. You’d more likely…Hazel TaylorMay 26, 2020
ActivitiesChubu A Visit To The Hot Spring Monkeys Of Nagano When you think of Japan's wildlife, one image commonly comes to mind: the Japanese snow monkeys relaxing in their mountainside…Jonathan ReeveMay 18, 2020
Kanto Travelling Hiroshige’s “The 53 Stations of Tokaido” Road The modern Tokaido route (from Jrailpass.com) Travelling around Japan is always an adventure, with the efficiency and ease of the…Lia YewMay 8, 2020
FoodKansaiSightseeing Shinsekai, the nostalgia-evoking New World in Osaka Shinsekai, which literally means ‘New World’, is a district located in southern Osaka. Its development began in 1912 and was…Lucia TsujiguchiMay 4, 2020
KantoSightseeing Visiting Charming Kawaguchiko Music Forest Near Mt. Fuji While wandering along the Lake Kawaguchi shoreline after taking in the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, I made a spontaneous…Zahro KariimaApril 29, 2020
CultureThings to Know How To Tie an Obi: Hanhaba Bunko Style Kimono 着物 are a traditional form of Japanese clothing worn by both men and women. Kimono are unique to Japan…Todd FongApril 21, 2020
Culture 3 reasons to read The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon Reading classical Japanese literature might sound like a daunting challenge, comparable to Chaucer, Shakespeare or the ancient Greeks. But don’t…AmyApril 17, 2020
FoodTohoku Pursuing the Famous Sake of the Nambu Toji of Iwate Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture in Winter. A little over 2 hours from Tokyo lies Iwate Prefecture in the Tohoku region…Lia YewApril 14, 2020
Food Coffee as Dessert? The History and Recipe for Coffee Jelly Some people think of Japanese food as sushi and ramen, but the cuisine of Japan has been influenced by the…Nina CataldoApril 10, 2020
CultureThings to Know How to Say Thank You in Japanese – Not Just “Arigato” Saying thank you in Japanese can be more than a simple "arigatou". You can either add more words to it…Stefania Da PontApril 7, 2020
ActivitiesShikokuSponsored Toon City – A Jewel in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan Toon city, located in the northwestern prefecture of Ehime in Shikoku, is one of the undiscovered jewels of the prefecture.…Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
ActivitiesShikokuSponsored Matsuyama, Japan – Shikoku Pilgrimage and Dogo Onsen Matsuyama in Shikoku, Japan is known for the Dogo Onsen, but also as a stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail.…Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
ActivitiesShikokuSponsored Tobe Ceramics and Sake – A Craft Experience Already on our way to Tobe we discover the flagship craft of the city – Tobe ceramics! Japanese ceramics are…Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
CultureThings to Know Itadakimasu and Gochisousama – Learn Japanese Manners "Itadakimasu" and "Gochisousama" are more than just good wishes for your meal in Japanese.VoyaponApril 4, 2020
KyushuSightseeing Wisteria Fuji Tunnels and Other Things to See at Oita’s Senzai Park It's an indisputable fact that the Japanese people love their seasonal blossoms, and the yearly blooms of wisteria are no…Mika CunninghamApril 4, 2020
CultureThings to Know How to Wear a Kimono: With Step-by-Step Pictures and Video Kimono are a traditional Japanese form of clothing worn by both men and women. Kimono is a garment that is…Todd FongMarch 30, 2020
ActivitiesKantoSponsored The Tokyo Nightlife Travel Guide There's certainly no shortage of interesting things to do during the day in Tokyo, but as night falls on Japan's…VoyaponMarch 25, 2020
SightseeingSponsoredTohoku A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 1 A 3 Day Journey on The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
AccommodationSponsoredTohoku A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 1 Part 2 Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It is said that the speed and stability of…Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
SightseeingSponsoredTohoku A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 2 A 3 Day Journey on The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
AccommodationHokkaidoSponsored A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 2 Part 2 A 3 Day Journey Along The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
ActivitiesHokkaidoSponsored A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 3 A 3 Day Journey On The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020