AccommodationKyushuSponsored Two Unique Styles of Accommodations on Ojika Island Sponsored by Odika Town Ojika, a picturesque island off the coast of Nagasaki is a lovely destination to escape to,…Luca DenserJuly 31, 2019
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Seafood and Sumi-e at Shimizu Marine Inn in Saiki Sponsored by Tourism Oita Kamae coastline Along the Bungo Channel, where Pacific Ocean marine currents combine with currents from Seto…Aimée MoribayashiJuly 22, 2019
FoodKyushuSponsored Organic and Umami: Culinary Discoveries in Saiki Sponsored by Tourism Oita Discover local organic cuisine in Saiki old town Located in the southeast of Oita prefecture, on…Aimée MoribayashiJuly 20, 2019
FoodKyushuSponsored Finding Sushi Paradise at Saiki’s Kamehachi Sponsored by Tourism Oita A Bounty of Seafood in the Bungo Channel Located in the southeast part of Oita Prefecture…Aimée MoribayashiJuly 18, 2019
CultureKyushuSponsored Saiki by Bicycle: Samurai and Zen Tea Experiences Sponsored by Tourism Oita Saiki, coastal city in Oita prefecture Located in the southeast part of Oita Prefecture on Kyushu…Aimée MoribayashiJuly 16, 2019
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Oita’s Magical Islands of Cats and Seashells Located on the south east coastline of Oita Prefecture, Fukashima and Yakatajima islands are well-known for their turquoise waters where…Aimée MoribayashiJuly 14, 2019
CultureKyushuSponsored Takachiho’s Kagura: An Artistic Story of Japanese Mythology Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association While Takachiho is mainly known for its sumptuous gorges and wagyu beef, Japanese mythology lovers…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 12, 2019
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Refined Relaxation at a Luxury Ryokan in Takachiho Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association Located south of Fukuoka city between Oita and Kumamoto prefectures on the island of Kyushu,…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 10, 2019
FoodKyushuSponsored Experience Takachiho Wagyu Beef Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association I usually eat little meat, but when I heard about Takachiho beef, one of the…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 8, 2019
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Takachiho Gorge: Natural Beauty that Inspired Legends Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association While Kumano Kodo is one of the most famous places for pilgrimages in Japan, the…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 6, 2019
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Takachiho’s Amano Yasukawara: Where the Sun Disappeared from the Earth Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association Located on Japan's southern island of Kyushu, about an hour and 40 minutes east of…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 4, 2019
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Traditional Hospitality at a Sake Producing Farm in Takachiho Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association Authentic traditional Japanese family accommodation at a Minshuku Among the types of traditional accommodation that…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 2, 2019
AccommodationShikokuSponsored Discovering Shikoku: where to stay near the Iya Valley Visiting Shikoku, specifically Tokushima Prefecture's remote Iya Valley, is a commitment. Hundreds of miles from the big metropolises of Japan,…Marion PontApril 27, 2019
FoodHokkaidoSponsored Experience the Nightlife of Asahikawa, Hokkaido’s Second Largest City Sponsored by Asahikawa City Asahikawa is Hokkaido’s second largest city and, unlike its sleepy rural neighbors, has plenty to keep…Andrew DeckMarch 24, 2019
CultureHokkaidoSponsored Asahikawa – Discover One of Japan’s Top Three Furniture Towns Located in Japan’s snowy northern island, Asahikawa is a hub for Japanese woodworking, furniture production and interior design. A uniquely…Andrew DeckMarch 23, 2019
ActivitiesHokkaidoSponsored Experience the Kamui Ski Links, Amazing Powder Snow in Hokkaido Sponsored by Asahikawa City As my taxi pulled up to the Kamui Ski Links, I was immediately taken by the…Andrew DeckMarch 22, 2019
AccommodationHokkaidoSponsored Experience Asahidake Onsen in Hokkaido Sponsored by Asahikawa City It only took an hour and thirty minutes by bus to travel from the frosted streets…Andrew DeckMarch 21, 2019
ActivitiesHokkaidoSponsored Experience Snowshoeing and Backcountry Skiing at Asahidake Sponsored by Asahikawa City Hokkaido is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor attractions and the outskirts of Asahikawa, the…Andrew DeckMarch 20, 2019
CultureHokkaidoSponsored Learn About Daisetsuzan Mountain Worship and Ainu Culture Long before the Japanese inhabited the island of Hokkaido, the island was populated by the Ainu, the indigenous people of…Andrew DeckMarch 19, 2019
KantoSponsored A Day or Weekend Trip from Tokyo: Hakone, Enoshima, Oyama by Odakyu Railway Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Japan prides itself on excellent service and hospitality, so even when you take a Japanese…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 18, 2019
KantoSightseeingSponsored Enoshima Guide: A sacred island just one hour from Tokyo Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY I remember my first visit to Enoshima, relaxing on its expansive beaches while taking in…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 17, 2019
KantoSightseeingSponsored Ultimate Hakone Guide: Onsen, Art and Nature just 80 minutes from Tokyo! Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY . Hakone is one of the most popular escapes for both Tokyoites and visitors to…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 16, 2019
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Nature and Spiritual Travel in the Ogata Plains in Bungo-ono Sponsored by Tourism Oita Located on the vast Ogata Plains is a most unexpected and beautiful sight. In the middle…Derek YamashitaMarch 14, 2019
AccommodationKyushuSponsored A Farm Stay Experience in Bungo-ono, Oita From budget and quirky capsule hotels to extravagant and lavish onsen resorts, Japan offers incredible diversity in lodging options for…Derek YamashitaMarch 13, 2019
KantoSightseeingSponsored Mt. Oyama : Hiking the Sacred Mountain Near Tokyo Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Mt. Takao is one of the most popular day hike destinations for Tokyoites, but where…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 5, 2019
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Peaceful Relaxation in Charming Yunohira Onsen Sponsored by Tourism Oita As we approached the main street of Yunohira Onsen (湯平温泉), I was a bit surprised. Thirty…Todd FongMarch 3, 2019
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Never Disappointed: The Beauty of Nature in Yufu City Sponsored by Tourism Oita Mick Jagger famously lamented in song, "You can't always get what you want." I wonder if…Todd FongMarch 2, 2019
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Food and Friendship at Wakabayashi Farm Stay in Yufu City Sponsored by Tourism Oita Using Google Maps to navigate to a destination in Japan is a bit of an adventure…Todd FongMarch 1, 2019