AccommodationActivitiesChubuCultureFoodSightseeingSponsored Traditional Japanese Experiences in Hamamatsu, Close to Tokyo and Kyoto In the culture of traditional Japan, the mountains have always held a deeply spiritual connection to the people. There is…Todd FongApril 21, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesChubuSightseeingSponsored How to Spend a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu City As the world begins its slow return to relative normalcy, you may be one of many ready to scratch that…Todd FongApril 21, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesChubuSponsored Enjoy a Snowy Family Holiday in Iiyama City Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I didn't see my first snow until I was five-years-old. Early in…Todd FongMarch 20, 2021
AccommodationChubuFoodSponsored Homestyle Hospitality at Accommodations in Iiyama City One of the reasons I enjoy escaping from the confines of the big city is to remind myself of the…Todd FongMarch 20, 2021
ActivitiesChubuSponsored The Best Places To Ski In Nagano Japan is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding with around 600 ski resorts across the country, many of which…Mark WebsterMarch 13, 2021
ChubuCultureSponsored Things To Do in Nagano Before and After Skiing Nagano (長野) in central Japan is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges where the mighty Chikuma River joins the Sai. It…Mark WebsterMarch 13, 2021
ChubuCultureSightseeingSponsored Discover Kanazawa, a Samurai Town near the Japanese Alps The city of Kanazawa (金沢市), bordering the Sea of Japan, is a place where old and new harmoniously co-exist. During…Mark WebsterMarch 13, 2021
ChubuShopping The Elegant Japanese Metal Craftwork of Nousaku Takaoka city, nestled between the mountains of Toyama prefecture alongside the traditional Gokayama village and the Sea of Japan, has…Joachim DucosFebruary 26, 2021
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Discovering Japan anew with the Hokuriku Arch Pass, Part 2: sightseeing in Chubu This is Part 2 of a 3 part series of articles about the New Golden Route, a part of Japan…Toshiko SakuraiFebruary 12, 2021
ChubuCultureSightseeingSponsored A Walking Tour Through Traditional Japan in Niigata As the capital of Niigata Prefecture northwest of Fukushima, Niigata City sits on the west coast of Japan. The city…Richard MilnerFebruary 10, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesChubuSponsored A Day Off the Beaten Path Exploring Niigata’s Sado Island Sado Island has a richly-diverse local tradition and community off the west coast of Japan near Niigata City (新潟市). Known…Richard MilnerFebruary 10, 2021
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Sado Island: Niigata’s Island of Nature, Tradition, History, and Community Located off the west coast of Japan, Sado Island is a short ferry ride from Niigata city. Ferries depart throughout…Richard MilnerFebruary 10, 2021
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Kumano Kodo Hiking, Cycling, and Visiting a Hermit The lush mountainous landscape of Mie prefecture (三重県) is so vast and varied that sometimes, the best way to immerse…CheriseFebruary 8, 2021
ActivitiesChubuCultureSponsored Gifu Prefecture: The Best Old Japan Experiences to See in Two Days From pictorial villages of traditional thatched-roof houses to one of Japan’s beloved onsen hot spring towns, a visit to Gifu Prefecture…Mika SendaFebruary 8, 2021
ChubuEventsSponsored Nabana no Sato Winter Illuminations in Nagoya If a spacious botanical garden or a tunnel of pink cherry blossoms conjures up images of warmer months in Japan,…Mika SendaFebruary 8, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesChubuSponsored A Taste of Traditional Farm Life in the Mountains of Mie If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to harvest your own food and then cook it for supper,…CheriseFebruary 8, 2021
ChubuCultureSightseeingSponsored Discovering The Artistic Side Of Niigata Prefecture There’s something surreal about driving through the countryside of southern Niigata Prefecture and suddenly seeing a giant window — complete with…Patrick St. MichelDecember 3, 2020
ChubuCultureSightseeingSponsored Niigata’s Sado: An Island of Rich History, Culture, and Gold “It takes two entire years to pass a taiko apprenticeship. That means no drinking, no smoking, no social media. Do…Lucy DaymanDecember 3, 2020
ChubuCultureEvents New Years in Japan: A Niigata Family Gathering to Celebrate the New Year It’s that time of the year again. The New Year is awaiting us, and with it, one of the most…YvonneNovember 4, 2020
ChubuFood Shosetsu Sake Brewery: Delicious Sake Created in Yui in Shizuoka Prefecture Generally, when I think of Japan, images of stunning temples and shrines, the majestic scenery of Mt Fuji, the sound…LiaSeptember 26, 2020
ChubuCultureFood Sushi and Vintage Obi Collection Along the Tokaido Road Everyone has something that made them fall in love with Japan. For me, it was my love of kimono and sushi.…LiaSeptember 21, 2020
ChubuFeaturedPop CultureSightseeing Ghibli Theme Park: How Much is it, and When Will it Open? Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio responsible for landmark films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited…Joseph WentzSeptember 19, 2020
ChubuFood The Traditional Japanese Chojiya Teahouse on Tokaido Road One of my favourite prefectures to explore for weekends away from Tokyo’s city lights is Shizuoka (静岡県). A quick Shinkansen…LiaSeptember 9, 2020
ActivitiesChubu Steel Dragon 2000, The World’s Longest Roller Coaster in Japan! Steel Dragon 2000 in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, is the longest roller coaster in the world and a draw for adrenaline…Ratih PermanaAugust 31, 2020
ChubuSightseeing Aokigahara: Hiking “The Suicide Forest” Trail Japan's infamous Aokigahara "suicide forest" is a great place for a tranquil hike through nature, as well as for those…Vicky TaylorAugust 31, 2020
ActivitiesChubu A Visit To The Hot Spring Monkeys Of Nagano When you think of Japan's wildlife, one image commonly comes to mind: the Japanese snow monkeys relaxing in their mountainside…JonathanMay 18, 2020
ChubuFoodSponsored Dining Around A Hotpot in Iiyama’s Igloo Village Our bellies warm and sated, we gazed up at the heavens full of stars through the crisp Nagano night air,…Todd FongMarch 17, 2020
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Where Can You Do Snow Cycling in Japan? There will come a time in a person's life when the rush of adrenaline to the body overcomes their common…Todd FongMarch 17, 2020