Standing outside of Yurakucho Station in central Tokyo, I catch the white flash of a Shinkansen bullet train as it…
Todd FongMay 25, 2019
Today's Japan is conveniently connected from end to end with high speed trains, underwater tunnels and frequent local flights, but…
Marion PontMay 11, 2019
While driving on the steep curves of highway 32 in Tokushima Prefecture, you might spot some spectacular rock formations, rising…
Marion PontMay 4, 2019
Visiting Shikoku, specifically Tokushima Prefecture's remote Iya Valley, is a commitment. Hundreds of miles from the big metropolises of Japan,…
Marion PontApril 27, 2019
Located on Japan's Shikoku Island, Tokushima Prefecture is mostly known for its incredible natural landscapes: rugged mountains with remote villages…
Marion PontApril 20, 2019
Deep in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture lies one of the most remote places in Japan, a wild and mysterious…
Marion PontApril 13, 2019
Sponsored by Asahikawa City Asahikawa is Hokkaido’s second largest city and, unlike its sleepy rural neighbors, has plenty to keep…
Andrew DeckMarch 24, 2019
Located in Japan’s snowy northern island, Asahikawa is a hub for Japanese woodworking, furniture production and interior design. A uniquely…
Andrew DeckMarch 23, 2019
Sponsored by Asahikawa City As my taxi pulled up to the Kamui Ski Links, I was immediately taken by the…
Andrew DeckMarch 22, 2019
Sponsored by Asahikawa City It only took an hour and thirty minutes by bus to travel from the frosted streets…
Andrew DeckMarch 21, 2019
Sponsored by Asahikawa City Hokkaido is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor attractions and the outskirts of Asahikawa, the…
Andrew DeckMarch 20, 2019
Long before the Japanese inhabited the island of Hokkaido, the island was populated by the Ainu, the indigenous people of…
Andrew DeckMarch 19, 2019
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Japan prides itself on excellent service and hospitality, so even when you take a Japanese…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 18, 2019
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY I remember my first visit to Enoshima, relaxing on its expansive beaches while taking in…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 17, 2019
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY . Hakone is one of the most popular escapes for both Tokyoites and visitors to…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 16, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Located on the vast Ogata Plains is a most unexpected and beautiful sight. In the middle…
Derek YamashitaMarch 14, 2019
From budget and quirky capsule hotels to extravagant and lavish onsen resorts, Japan offers incredible diversity in lodging options for…
Derek YamashitaMarch 13, 2019
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Mt. Takao is one of the most popular day hike destinations for Tokyoites, but where…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 5, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita As we approached the main street of Yunohira Onsen (湯平温泉), I was a bit surprised. Thirty…
Todd FongMarch 3, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Mick Jagger famously lamented in song, "You can't always get what you want." I wonder if…
Todd FongMarch 2, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Using Google Maps to navigate to a destination in Japan is a bit of an adventure…
Todd FongMarch 1, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita When arriving in Taketa city for the first time, the best advice I can give you…
Todd FongFebruary 28, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita In 1891, a young man stood, perhaps on the very spot I now stood, and surveyed…
Todd FongFebruary 27, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita February is a bit of an odd time for a farm stay in Oita Prefecture. According…
Todd FongFebruary 26, 2019
Sponsored by Yokohama City Yokohama - Welcome to the international harbor city! Yokohama is a mere 30 minute train ride…
VoyaponFebruary 25, 2019
Sponsored by Higashisonogi Town. Higashisonogi is mostly known as a destination to taste one of the best teas in Japan…
Marion PontFebruary 24, 2019
Sponsored by the Minamisatsuma Tourism Board. With a gentle climate year round and some of the most untouched natural landscapes…
Marion PontFebruary 23, 2019
