accommodationKyushusponsored Staying in a Ryokan in the Countryside, Oita Sponsored by Tourism Oita Anyone who is already familiar with some of Japan's onsen (hot spring) culture, will know that there are few…Tamara BurgessOctober 8, 2017
activitiesKantosponsored Hidden Onsen in Nakanojo, Gunma Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association When people travel around Japan, usually going to at least one onsen is on…Alex EhrenreichOctober 5, 2017
accommodationKyushusponsored Experiencing a Farmer’s Inn at a World Agricultural Heritage Site in Oita Japan’s connection with great food runs deep, and there are sensory delights here for everyone. From vegans to avid…Tamara BurgessOctober 3, 2017
KyushushoppingSightseeingsponsored Don’t leave Kagoshima without it! – Travel tricks and tips for your adventures in Yakushima! Sponsored by AEON Yakushima boasts some of the best and most bizarrely unique nature in the whole of Japan. Surrounding…Hazel TaylorOctober 1, 2017
activitiesKantosponsored Get Outdoors in Onsen Country – Canoeing in Nakanojo Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association Going to a Ryokan is usually considered to be a relaxing experience – lying around…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 30, 2017
accommodationactivitiesKyushusponsored Hita: The Perfect Ryokan Stay with a Dinner Cruise on the Mikuma River Located in the heart of Hita city in Oita prefecture, Ryokan Sanyokan Hina-no-Sato offers you the traditional ryokan experience with views…Estelle LoiseauSeptember 28, 2017
accommodationKantosponsored Enoshima: Stay in Ryokan with over 700 years of History… and Check Out Mt.Fuji! Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Association Iwamotorou Ryokan, located in Enoshima, is a traditional Japanese inn that has been…Youmna JomaaSeptember 27, 2017
accommodationKantosponsored My First Ryokan – Kashiwaya Ryokan at Shima Onsen Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association Japan is known as a country with a lot of tourism, even outside of the…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 25, 2017
FoodKyushushoppingsponsored Hita and Its Traditional Craft Work: Visit Geta and the Soy Sauce Factory If you are in Hita, you should visit two important factories in the city. Harajirozaemon is a miso and soy…Estelle LoiseauSeptember 23, 2017
CultureKantosponsored A Tour of the 6th Nakanojo Biennale Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association In our previous articles on Nakanojo, we discussed the upcoming art festival Nakanojo Biennale. It…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 21, 2017
KyushushoppingSightseeingsponsored Hita, the Little Kyoto of Oita: Stroll Around the Castle Town After spending the night in a luxury ryokan and enjoying a dinner cruise special experience, I have discovered more about Hita…Estelle LoiseauSeptember 18, 2017
ChubuCultureshoppingsponsored Murakami Lacquerware – The Specialty Handicraft of Niigata Sponsored by Murakami City During my trip to Murakami city, I learned about the numerous “charm points” of this interesting…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 15, 2017
KantoSightseeingsponsored Enoshima, An Island Full of History and Nature Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Association When planning a trip to Japan, the go-to cities are typically Tokyo and Kyoto.…Youmna JomaaSeptember 14, 2017
FoodKyushuSightseeingsponsored Discover the Old Town of Usuki, Oita Sponsored by Tourism Oita Usuki is a small city located in Oita prefecture, Kyushu. It is easily accessible from Beppu…Estelle LoiseauSeptember 13, 2017
activitiesKantosponsored Enjoy A Boat Cruise around Enoshima, Escape from Tokyo! Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Association Enoshima island is very popular for its beaches and marine activities. This small rocky island,…Youmna JomaaSeptember 11, 2017
ChubuFoodshoppingsponsored Welcome to Salmon Town: Sample the Cuisine of Murakami Sponsored by Murakami City If you take a stroll around Murakami City, you are sure to see pictures of salmon…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 10, 2017
Kantosponsored Enoshima; Where are the Closest Beaches From Tokyo? Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Association Only 60 minutes from the capital of Japan, Enoshima island is a charming seaside…Youmna JomaaSeptember 9, 2017
KyushuSightseeingsponsored Check out the Usuki Stone Buddha and Lotus Garden, Oita Sponsored by Tourism Oita Usuki, in addition to being a beautiful samurai town, is also home to an exceptional…Estelle LoiseauSeptember 8, 2017
KantoSightseeingsponsored Discover Ryuko-ji Temple and a Five Storied Pagoda, near Kamakura I guess many tourists think of Kamakura as a place of many temples and home to the Great Buddha Buddhist temple Kotoku-in), and Enoshima…Youmna JomaaSeptember 6, 2017
accommodationChubuSightseeingsponsored Murakami: A Town on the Sea of Japan Sponsored by Murakami City The “Sea of Japan” is an inland sea separating Japan from Russia and China. This area…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 5, 2017
activitiesKantosponsored Nakanojo Biennale – Meet the Artists Beautifying the Japanese Countryside Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association Margherita Marchioni (Left) with Kazue Taguchi (Right) Starting on September 9th, the town of Nakanojo,…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 4, 2017
accommodationCultureFoodKyushusponsored Green Tourism and Homestay in Saiki, Oita. Sponsored by Tourism Oita After visiting Usuki known for its castle, its samurai streets, and the Stone Buddhas carved into…Estelle LoiseauSeptember 3, 2017
activitiesChubusponsored Want To Get Away from It All? The Beaches of the Sea of Japan Sponsored by Murakami City Though Murakami is a small, somewhat remote city, the area becomes much busier in the…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 2, 2017
Chubusponsored Perfect Nature Destination Near to Kyoto and Kanazawa: How to Get to Wakasa Takahama? Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association Meikyodo Cave: A Symbol of Wakasa Takahama Less than two hours from Kyoto, and…Tamara BurgessSeptember 1, 2017
ChubuSightseeingsponsored Stunning Spots You Cannot Miss in Wakasa Takahama! Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association Wakasa Takahama area in Fukui Prefecture (near Kyoto) is commonly associated with its scenic coastline…Tamara BurgessAugust 31, 2017
activitiesChubusponsored Beach Activities in Wakasa Takahama to Admire Stunning Nature Along Sea of Japan! Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association If you haven't heard of Wakasa Takahama by now, the three things you should…Tamara BurgessAugust 30, 2017
activitiesKyushuSightseeingsponsored Take a Ferry to the Hidden “Nekojima” Cat Island of Oita on Fukashima Island Do you like cats ? In Japan, there are about 20 islands which are mainly inhabited by cats. It would…Estelle LoiseauAugust 29, 2017
accommodationChubusponsored Accommodation in Wakasa Takahama: Ryokan, Hotel, Villa or Minshuku? Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association We've all heard of hotels and villas, and many of us have heard of…Tamara BurgessAugust 28, 2017