Your Guide To Camping in Japan

With 71% of the Japanese archipelago covered by mountains, Japan is the ideal country to go camping (from May to October). What’s more, camping has always been popular amongst the Japanese as they have a particular appreciation of the outdoors. Although they may only be…

July 3, 2020

One of the rotenburo in Tensui ryokan in Hita, Oita, Japan

Posted by Maria Peñascal

Staying at a ryokan with private onsen in Hita, Oita, Japan

Have you ever experienced staying in a ryokan with a private onsen? In my point of view, this is one of the best accommodation options when traveling to Japan. And, without a doubt, spending the night at the Tensui Ryokan with onsen in Hita (日田市),…

June 11, 2020

Exterior Onsen at the City Spa Tenku in Oita, Japan

Posted by Maria Peñascal

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 is a convenient base for exploring the surrounding area. Not only that but also the city itself has a lot to offer and there are…

June 11, 2020

Posted by Mark Webster

A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 1 Part 2

A 3 Day Journey on The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It is said that the speed and stability of the Shinkansen, which Japanese people usually use for travel and business, make it one of the best…

March 19, 2020

Posted by Mark Webster

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 is said that the speed and stability of the Shinkansen, which Japanese people usually use for travel and business, make it one of the best…

March 19, 2020

Traditional Japanese House Umetan FUJI, Tamba-Sasayama

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Staying At a Traditional Japanese House in Tamba Sasayama’s Umetan FUJI

“Watch out for those deer!” I whispered, as a herd suddenly skipped across the road in the dark. It was a moonless night in Hyogo prefecture’s Tamba Sasayama (丹波篠山) as we headed to our accommodations at Umetan Fuji for the night. Our guide Michiko however,…

March 14, 2020

Posted by Mika Senda

Indulge in the Regional Flavors and Private Spa at Kinosaki Onsen

I might not have been the image of grace stomping along in my inch-high geta sandals. But it completed my yukata and onsen hopping outfit, as I clip-clopped along the willow-lined canal of Kinosaki Onsen (城崎温泉). With the luminous lantern lights bouncing off the Ohtani…

March 13, 2020

Old traditional house in Izumi, Kagoshima, Japan

Posted by Maria Peñascal

Farmstay in Izumi in a Traditional Home

Living in Tokyo is amazing, but at the same time, such a big metropolis can be overwhelming. Experiencing the rural life of Izumi city (Kagoshima Prefecture) helped me to relax and also to remember my hometown in a Spanish rural area. Do you want to…

March 9, 2020

Posted by Richard Milner

In the Foothills of Lovers: A Journey to Mt. Tsukuba

“Fuji in the West, Tsukuba in the East.” This is the phrase used to describe the importance of Mt. Tsukuba to Japan. Located in Ibaraki prefecture north of Tokyo, a beautiful, natural region, Mt. Tsukuba and its two peaks are said to be composed of…

February 22, 2020

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Staying in a Kominka, a Traditional Japanese House on Ojika Island

After trekking on abandoned Nozaki Island, we return to Ojika island for a stay in a traditional Japanese house. This island in Nagasaki Prefecture which is 5 hours by boat from Fukuoka has an incredible charm. Special mention to the locals who are very welcoming.…

February 11, 2020