Sponsored by AEON If you're in Japan during Obon season, then not only will the streets and shinkansens be a little…
Tamara BurgessJune 1, 2018
Sponsored by Koshimizu Tourism Association Koshimizu-cho (小清水町 ) is a small town of approximately 5,000 people in Okhotsk sub-prefecture, eastern Hokkaido.…
Tamara BurgessDecember 18, 2017
Sponsored by Koshimizu Tourism Association Lake Tofutsu, with an area of 900 hectares and a circumference of over 27 km, is…
Tamara BurgessDecember 15, 2017
Sponsored by Koshimizu Tourism Association Hokkaido is Japan's largest prefecture and is renowned for its incredible, mostly undisturbed landmass. Consequently, there…
Tamara BurgessDecember 12, 2017
Sponsored by Koshimizu Tourism Association Tucked away along the Sea of Okhotsk in eastern Hokkaido is the perfect rural escape for…
Tamara BurgessDecember 10, 2017
Autumn in Hokkaido? Why wouldn't you!? The first place that koyo (autumn colours) hits Japan is in the northernmost prefecture,…
Tamara BurgessDecember 8, 2017
Brilliant white buildings and perfectly manicured trees line the streets and alleys of Kitsuki (杵築), a castle town in the Oita…
Tamara BurgessNovember 2, 2017
Rolling hills, luscious greenery, and fresh air are just a few of the pleasures to be enjoyed at Aso Kuju National…
Tamara BurgessOctober 29, 2017
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Ingrained within the castle city of Taketa is a unique and complex history. Stories of hardship, creativity and triumph…
Tamara BurgessOctober 23, 2017
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Oita Prefecture in Kyushu Region is commonly known as the "onsen prefecture" of Japan with famous hot spring towns…
Tamara BurgessOctober 18, 2017
Kunisaki Peninsula (国東半島) is a beautiful rural area centred around Mount Futago in northern Oita Prefecture. Here, a 1300 history of Buddhism and Shintoism and mountain worship moulded Kunisaki Peninsula into an ancient…
Tamara BurgessOctober 13, 2017
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
Japan’s connection with great food runs deep, and there are sensory delights here for everyone. From vegans to avid…
Tamara BurgessOctober 3, 2017
Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association Meikyodo Cave: A Symbol of Wakasa Takahama Less than two hours from Kyoto, and…
Tamara BurgessSeptember 1, 2017
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
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
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
Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association Did you know that there are only two Blue Flag beaches in Asia? And…
Tamara BurgessAugust 27, 2017
Sponsored by Japan Weather Association Summers in Japan can be a struggle. The blazing sun, plus high humidity, plus temperatures…
Tamara BurgessAugust 9, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Whether you're a fair-weather wanderer or a steadfast hiker, there are numerous trails available…
Tamara BurgessAugust 2, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Inconspicuously placed within the Azuma Mountains, is Takayu Onsen (高湯温泉) - a small hot spring resort only…
Tamara BurgessJuly 27, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Standing proudly with an elevation around 1700m is Azuma-kofuji (吾妻小富士), in Fukushima Prefecture. You…
Tamara BurgessJuly 23, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Japan is constantly reminding me why its gardens are world famous, and Jorakuen Park (浄楽園) in Fukushima…
Tamara BurgessJuly 19, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association A stone's throw away from Fukushima City, in Fukushima prefecture, is Tamago-yu - an onsen…
Tamara BurgessJuly 17, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Situated in the Tohoku region, Tsuchiyu Onsen, (土湯温泉) is a quaint town in the…
Tamara BurgessJuly 12, 2017
As the days grow warmer, there is no better time to visit the many parks and gardens in and around Tokyo.…
Tamara BurgessMay 24, 2017
