Why did I choose Iiyama city in Nagano as the place to take my mother visiting from America? The gorgeous…
Todd FongDecember 28, 2019
Sponsored by Sekikawa Village If you are going to make an excursion to experience the Japanese countryside, it would be…
Derek YamashitaDecember 27, 2019
Sponsored by Sekikawa Village Its no secret that people here in Japan absolutely love cats. At almost every port, downtown…
Derek YamashitaDecember 27, 2019
Sponsored by Sekikawa Village Traditional Luxury Deep in the Countryside of Niigata Prefecture After finishing off a day of cycling…
Derek YamashitaDecember 27, 2019
Sponsored by Murakami City Located along the Sea of Japan about 4 hours from Tokyo is the small coastal city…
Derek YamashitaDecember 26, 2019
Sponsored by Murakami City Finishing off a day of exploring Murakami City, I checked into a guesthouse nestled in a…
Derek YamashitaDecember 26, 2019
Sponsored by Murakami City During the last day of my travels in Murakami City, I went to see the annual…
Derek YamashitaDecember 26, 2019
Narai (Narai-juku) is a post town found along the Nakasendo Highway, one of the main inland routes connecting Kyoto and Edo…
Kylie PlesterJune 1, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City The last thing you need when trying to enjoy your Rugby World Cup experience is the…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 2, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City No single Japanese word brings more tingling warmth to my heart and soul than "onsen". Match…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 1, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City If you’re in town for the Rugby World Cup matches at Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka Prefecture,…
Hazel TaylorJanuary 31, 2019
Sponsored by Toyama Prefecture Toyama Prefecture has an unusual geographic feature of having the seashore and the mountains separated by…
Joachim DucosDecember 16, 2018
Sponsored by Toyama Prefecture Toyama Prefecture is particularly famous for its gigantic bay where it is possible to admire the sea…
Joachim DucosDecember 15, 2018
Located in the Japanese mountains dividing Toyama and Gifu prefectures, the two villages preserve traditional Japanese architecture, which is very…
Joachim DucosDecember 14, 2018
Sponsored by Shinshu-Iiyama Tourism Bureau It seemed like a simple question: where could I go to catch Shinshu Salmon? As one…
Todd FongDecember 3, 2018
Sponsored by Shinshu-Iiyama Tourism Bureau Ascent to Kosuge Shrine The cedar trees were impossibly straight, like huge iron pipes driven into…
Todd FongNovember 27, 2018
Standing under the yellow canopy of beech trees on the Shin-etsu Trail as I lifted my camera to my eye,…
Todd FongNovember 23, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami City A former castle town, Murakami has plenty of contemporary renown, from its signature dried salmon, to…
Andrew DeckNovember 12, 2018
Few would consider the former castle town of Murakami, Niigata, a metropolis. But the town may feel like one after…
Andrew DeckNovember 10, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami City Japanese wagyu is world-renowned, luxurious beef with superior taste and impressive marbling. Although Kobe beef and…
Andrew DeckNovember 8, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa city. Zen is probably one of the most illustrious Japanese philosophies. Synonymous with rest or well-being for…
LéoOctober 29, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa city. One of the most important tips when visiting Japan is finding the perfect accommodation for your…
LéoOctober 27, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City. Nakatsugawa in Gifu Prefecture is known for the beautiful trail named "Nakasendo," with many historical sites which separated from each…
LéoOctober 24, 2018
Do you know of the Nakasendo trail? Nakasendō, also called Kisokaidō, was one of the Edo Five Routes (Gokaidō 五街道) named Gokaidō during the Tokugawa…
LéoOctober 22, 2018
Sponsored by Takahama Town A Very Zen Filled Fishing Experience in Wakasa-Wada Just a short train ride away from famous…
Emiliano DeSantiagoSeptember 12, 2018
Sponsored by Takahama Town I was fortunate enough to stay at Warakuso, a traditional Japanese-style inn, during my visit to…
Emiliano DeSantiagoSeptember 9, 2018
Sponsored by Takahama Town A Stunning Beach in Close Proximity to Kyoto! When we think of relaxing white sand beaches…
Emiliano DeSantiagoSeptember 3, 2018
