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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

Posted by rachida

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

Posted by Todd Fong

Why My Heart Returns to Iiyama City

Why did I choose Iiyama city in Nagano as the place to take my mother visiting from America? The gorgeous landscapes, delicious foods and the warm hospitality of the people.

December 28, 2019

Posted by Derek Yamashita

The Hidden Luxury of Takanosu Onsen

Sponsored by Sekikawa Village Traditional Luxury Deep in the Countryside of Niigata Prefecture After finishing off a day of cycling through the small picturesque farming community of Sekikawa, I drove out of town to a small parking lot along the Arakawa River and crossed a…

December 27, 2019

Posted by Derek Yamashita

Higher Goals: A Guesthouse Sustaining Life in Murakami City

Sponsored by Murakami City Finishing off a day of exploring Murakami City, I checked into a guesthouse nestled in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of the city. This guesthouse was called Iromusubi and was opened by a man named Furubayashi Takuya who recently moved…

December 26, 2019

The jigoku kawarage and its small volcanic lake of a milky turquoise blue

Posted by Cyrielle Ugnon-Coussioz

Yuzawa’s Luxury Ryokan “Heaven” and Volcanic Landscape “Hell”

If you are looking for a deeper nature than big urban cities to admire the kouyou – the phenomenon of the leaves changing color in the autumn – Yuzawa city, in Akita Prefecture, will fulfill your desires for a fresh air weekend less than 4…

November 30, 2019

The Yonemura seated at the breakfast table

Posted by Clémentine

Northern Kumamoto: A Farm stay in Kikuchi

sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters When we travel, we often stay in hotels and hostels, but these styles of accommodations often feel isolated from local life and as though we are missing out on an authentic Japanese experience. These feelings can be more pronounced…

November 28, 2019

Posted by Clémentine

Luxury stay in a ryokan with a private bath in Yamaga Onsen

sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters I had several opportunities to stay in Japanese ryokan, and I can say that these traditional inns are the epitome of luxury and hospitality. Caring but discreet staff, elegant and clean rooms, delicious food, and the renowned Japanese omotenashi,…

November 28, 2019

Dinner at Yamakawa Zenzo Ryokan, Kumamoto

Posted by Todd Fong

Wondrous Waterfalls, Luxury Ryokan and OMG Ice Cream in the Waita Onsen Area

Call me a waterfall skeptic. Often while browsing through Google Maps, I’ll come across a waterfall marked as a landmark and have images of cascading falls of pure bliss springing into my thoughts. Then, I click the photos. Meh. So forgive me if I wasn’t…

November 14, 2019

Posted by Todd Fong

Discover the Hidden Onsen Villages of Northern Kumamoto

Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Closing my eyes, I listened only to the summer sounds of the semi (cicadas) chirping loudly in the trees overhead, the lapping of the water at the edge of the bath and my own quiet breathing. It was the…

November 6, 2019

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