AccommodationChubuKantoSponsored Treat Yourself to a Vacation at the Prince Hotel Resorts Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing weekend at a couple of different…Ryann OverbayDecember 3, 2017
ChubuFoodSponsored Murakami City: the World’s Salmon Capital As far back as the samurai era, Murakami has been famous for its salmon. According to some scholars, it was during that…Jose MontañoDecember 2, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Take a Bike Ride Through Karuizawa’s Charming Streets Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. The Prince Resort in Karuizawa is packed full of opportunities to stretch your legs and breath…Ryann OverbayDecember 1, 2017
ChubuCultureEventsSponsored Tsunotsuki: Yamakoshi’s Rousing and Reverent Bull Sumo Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village When one encounters the term “bullfighting”, the imagery that comes to mind is not necessarily a…Liam DuffyNovember 30, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Karuizawa Prince Hotel East: Soak up the Shifting Seasons The Karuizawa Prince Grounds are a sprawling network of paved roads interspersed with cabins, bath houses, ski lifts, tennis courts,…Ryann OverbayNovember 29, 2017
ChubuCultureSponsored The Japan’s Agricultural Heritage : Yamakoshi – The Birthplace of Nishiki Koi Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village Carp, or koi fish - they’re a ubiquitous facet of water gardens worldwide. While staring down…Liam DuffyNovember 28, 2017
ChubuShoppingSponsored Shopping in Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Whether you are taking a retreat during the summer, or winter, trying to escape the heat,…Ryann OverbayNovember 27, 2017
AccommodationActivitiesChubuCultureFoodSightseeingSponsored Yamakoshi Village: Vivid Culture and Rural Respite in the Heart of Niigata Prefecture Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village When you first experience the scenery from the narrow roads that weave through Yamakoshi Village, it’s…Liam DuffyNovember 26, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Escape from Tokyo in One Hour: The Prince Villa Karuizawa Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Tokyo can get overwhelming, especially for those living in the city. The city and outer…Ryann OverbayNovember 24, 2017
ChubuCultureShoppingSponsored Murakami Lacquerware – The Specialty Handicraft of Niigata Sponsored by Murakami City During my trip to Murakami city, I learned about the numerous “charm points” of this interesting…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 15, 2017
ChubuFoodShoppingSponsored Welcome to Salmon Town: Sample the Cuisine of Murakami Sponsored by Murakami City If you take a stroll around Murakami City, you are sure to see pictures of salmon…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 10, 2017
AccommodationChubuSightseeingSponsored Murakami: A Town on the Sea of Japan Sponsored by Murakami City The “Sea of Japan” is an inland sea separating Japan from Russia and China. This area…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 5, 2017
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Want To Get Away from It All? The Beaches of the Sea of Japan Sponsored by Murakami City Though Murakami is a small, somewhat remote city, the area becomes much busier in the…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 2, 2017
ChubuSponsored Perfect Nature Destination Near to Kyoto and Kanazawa: How to Get to Wakasa Takahama? Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association Meikyodo Cave: A Symbol of Wakasa Takahama Less than two hours from Kyoto, and…Tamara BurgessSeptember 1, 2017
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Stunning Spots You Cannot Miss in Wakasa Takahama! 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
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Beach Activities in Wakasa Takahama to Admire Stunning Nature Along Sea of Japan! 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
AccommodationChubuSponsored Accommodation in Wakasa Takahama: Ryokan, Hotel, Villa or Minshuku? 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
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Stunning Beach Close to Kyoto, Listed as BLUE Flag! Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association Did you know that there are only two Blue Flag beaches in Asia? And…Tamara BurgessAugust 27, 2017
ChubuSponsored Sado Island in Niigata, How to Get There? Not Far from Tokyo and Kanazawa! Sponsored by Sado City Did you know Sado island is an island full of nature and histories where you can…EstelleJuly 15, 2017
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Sado Island: A Cultural and Historical Destination Sponsored by Sado City Located in the Sea of Japan, 45 km off of Niigata, Sado island is the perfect destination…EstelleJuly 13, 2017
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Shukunegi : A Walk in the Old and Well-preserved Fishing Village on Sado Island Sponsored by Sado City Although small, Sado island has various kinds of landscapes to be seen. Most recently I had…EstelleJuly 11, 2017
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Sado Island : Experience the Tub Boat in Ogi Town Sponsored by Sado City Sado island in Niigata prefecture is 855 km2, a huge island which offers many places to see:…EstelleJuly 7, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Sado Island: Stay in Minshuku, A Traditional Japanese Inn Sponsored by Sado City Sado island called "Sado-ga-shima" in Japanese is the eighth largest island in Japan, and is located…EstelleJuly 3, 2017
ChubuKantoKyushuSponsoredThings to Know How to Prevent Heatstroke During Summertime in Japan Sponsored by Japan Weather Association What Will Summer Be Like in Japan? Summer in Japan is super hot and more…VoyaponJuly 2, 2017
ChubuEventsSightseeingSponsored Sado Island and Its Traditional Culture: Yoi No Mai Festival and Noh Theater Sponsored by Sado City Sado island known as Sado-ga-shima is the eighth largest island in Japan and is located 45km…EstelleJuly 1, 2017
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Sado Island, Discover Beautiful and Wild Nature Sponsored by Sado City Sado island known as Sado-ga-shima is the eighth largest island in Japan and located 45km off…EstelleJune 29, 2017
ChubuSightseeing Enjoy feudal Japan with Maruoka Castle in Fukui One of the main reasons behind my visit to Fukui was to get a closer look into the rich history…Meghalee GoswamiJune 21, 2017
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Enjoy a Cycling Tour in Rural Japan, Hida Furukawa (Gifu) Sponsored by Hida City Hida Furukawa, a small town 40km away from Takayama, is located in the Japanese Alps. The town…EstelleJune 19, 2017