The Takaranoniwa gallery in the woods of Kamakura is a bastion of both art and artisans, all of which will…
Ethan CookmanApril 1, 2016
The Daibutsu hiking course provides explorers a chance to enjoy both nature and Kamakura's heritage along its trails.
Ethan CookmanApril 1, 2016
Use your hands - it's not rude when it's noodles you're making! Make your own soba noodles at Kagoshima's Konohanakan…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 1, 2016
Experience the awe-inspiring Aomori Nebuta Festival, featuring magnificent five-meter tall theatrical floats known as Nebuta. Join thousands of attendees and…
Ryann OverbayMarch 29, 2016
If one volcano is not enough to take your breath away, how about five? Hiking up Mount Nasu is one…
Hazel TaylorMarch 29, 2016
What kind of hotels are your best bet if you have missed the last train? What other options are there?
Jose I. EspindolaMarch 29, 2016
The Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatouro festival is one of the brightest of Kyoto's many festivals and with around 2500 lanterns it…
Luka JacksonMarch 29, 2016
Ever wanted to walk through a picturesque village on the Japanese countryside seemingly coming out of Japanese folktale from long…
Brian KoldMarch 29, 2016
Image 200,000 Japanese feudal soldiers and dozens of generals brought in from every corner of the nation laying siege upon…
Brian KoldMarch 28, 2016
Tokeiji temple in Kamakura offers a look into the royal history of divorce in Japan, set against a placid backdrop…
Ethan CookmanMarch 28, 2016
The heritage of Kyushu's Chiran samurai district is glimpsed in each garden and mixed with its matcha. Walk it in…
Dagmara KoreckaMarch 28, 2016
Mirin is one of the many unique flavors in Japanese cooking, adding a sweetness that can enhance almost any dish.
Alix SmithMarch 28, 2016
The volcano island Sakurajima sits under a halo of haze, a single mountain lumbering out of the sea and to…
Dagmara KoreckaMarch 28, 2016
If you are looking for your own secret waterfall, visit these three secret falls and bathe in the glory of…
Hazel TaylorMarch 28, 2016
Bento boxes are a great way to transform a boring-looking lunch box into a feast for the eyes and taste…
Alix SmithMarch 28, 2016
Kotatsu are a cozy and budget-friendly way to stay warm when the weather turns cold in Japan.
Alix SmithMarch 28, 2016
How does one use a Japanese toilet? Why are there so many buttons and what do they mean?
Traveling TeeMarch 27, 2016
Fukuoka's Charming Atmosphere Your train has arrived, your boat has docked. You take your first step off the Nozomi Shinkansen…
TurnerMarch 27, 2016
Oden: one of Japan’s favorite wintertime comfort foods. Shizuoka offers a unique oden experience that foodies will love.
Elena GalindoMarch 27, 2016
Whether hotel or a hostel, airbnb or internet cafe, stay the night at your leisure in Fukuoka city.
TurnerMarch 27, 2016
Why not catch a baseball game at one of the many stadiums in Japan if you are into sports? Get…
Traveling TeeMarch 26, 2016
A photographic tour of Sumpu No Nikudokoro restaurant ii Shizuoka City. This amazing place serves the famous, and locally sourced…
Robert-Gilles MartineauMarch 26, 2016
LGBT Rights in Japan Despite LGBT rights progress and it being the year 2016, there are certain destinations that due…
Jose I. EspindolaMarch 26, 2016
Enjoy outdoor sports and learning traditional Japanese crafts in this expansive facility, peacefully nestled amongst Shizuoka’s green mountains and forests.
Elena GalindoMarch 26, 2016
The hills of Kamakura abound with temples and statuary figures. Walk Genjiyama park, where Kamakura's most important earthly denizen still…
Ethan CookmanMarch 26, 2016
History can be tucked away in the most unassuming places in Japan, such as Minamoto no Yoritomo's tomb and the…
Freddie FootMarch 25, 2016
Miyanoura offers ample entertainment to ensure nightfall doesn't extinguish the island spirit on Naoshima.
Ethan CookmanMarch 25, 2016
