KyushuSightseeingSponsored Walk around the old town of Arita Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Home of Arita ceramics, the peaceful town of Arita has some beautiful spots to…Lauren LewisJanuary 31, 2017
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Stay in a cozy guesthouse in the heart of Arita! Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Opened in 2016, this small guesthouse is located in the home of Arita ceramics. …Lauren LewisJanuary 30, 2017
AccommodationKyushuSightseeingSponsored Izumi, a Cranes’ Paradise: Observation Center and Ryokan Sponsored by Izumi City Cranes (Tsuru in Japanese) are migratory birds that play a very important in the Japanese culture.…Mathilde HeidaryJanuary 30, 2017
FoodKyushuSponsored Try a Unique Tofu Dish, Ureshino Onsen Yudofu Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation The town of Ureshino in Saga prefecture is famous for two things that are both…Nina CataldoJanuary 29, 2017
ActivitiesKyushuSightseeingSponsored Izumi: Tea Ceremony Dressed in Kimono in an Old Samurai Residence Sponsored by Izumi City If you have always dreamed about wearing a kimono and/or attending a Tea Ceremony, no…Mathilde HeidaryJanuary 29, 2017
KyushuSponsored How to Get to Izumi, Kagoshima’s hidden gem Sponsored by Izumi City Located on the Kyushu island in Kagoshima prefecture, Izumi is a real hidden gem! In…Mathilde HeidaryJanuary 28, 2017
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Arita’s traditional ware – beautiful Arita ceramics Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation One of Saga Prefecture's most famous wares, Arita ceramics, have been popular for hundreds of…Lauren LewisJanuary 28, 2017
KantoSightseeingSponsored Kuni district: This is what adventures are made of ! Sponsored by Nakanojo Tourism Association I have been to many small towns and villages across Japan but Kuni district might…Hazel TaylorJanuary 9, 2017
KantoSightseeingSponsored Isama District , ranked in ‘the 100 most beautiful village in Japan’ and full of arts! Sponsored by Nakanojo Tourism Association I’m not sure if it’s just me, but recently I’ve been a little obsessed with…Hazel TaylorJanuary 7, 2017
AccommodationKantoSponsored Ryokan review at Shima onsen : Real Japanese Vacationing, Winter Ryokan Style Sponsored by Nakanojo Tourism Association I’ve stayed in a few Ryokan’s in my time but never before have I…Hazel TaylorJanuary 5, 2017
KantoSightseeingSponsored Curing my illnesses and getting inspired at Shima Onsen Sponsored by Nakanojo Tourism Association Located on the upper stream of the Shima river, under the watchful eyes of…Hazel TaylorJanuary 3, 2017
KantoSightseeingSponsored The journey to an artsy, hipster paradise: Let’s go to Nakanojo! Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association Nakanojo is one of those mysterious, one of a kind places that not many people…Hazel TaylorJanuary 1, 2017
KantoSightseeingSponsored Yugyo-ji, the unknown historical temple of Fujisawa Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourist Association Yugyo-ji temple (also known as "Shōjōkō-ji temple") is a very interesting historical place…Mathilde HeidaryDecember 30, 2016
ActivitiesKantoSponsored Visit of the Enoshima Yacht Harbor getting ready for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourist Association When you go to Enoshima Island, you can't miss the Yacht Harbor and its…Mathilde HeidaryDecember 28, 2016
AccommodationActivitiesChubuSponsored Senami Onsen town: Revitalising views from a hot spring Sponsored by Murakami City Come to Senami Onsen Town to take in the vast and expensive views of the sea…Hazel TaylorDecember 26, 2016
KantoSightseeingSponsored A free museum dedicated to Ukiyo-e in Fujisawa Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourist Association If you are an art lover without a dime, you will be pleased to hear about…Mathilde HeidaryDecember 24, 2016
AccommodationChubuFoodSponsored Sake and Salmon: Just a typical night in Murakami Sponsored by Murakami city Ishidaya Ryokan is located literally across the road from Murakami station, making it probably one of…Hazel TaylorDecember 22, 2016
ChubuSightseeingSponsored An age old tradition: Genki old men fishing Salmons without rods Sponsored by Murakami City At a peaceful, glistening river, beside sheets of luscious green grass and under the watchful eyes…Hazel TaylorDecember 20, 2016
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Salmon drying and Amazake trying: A stroll around Murakami Sponsored by Murakami City Murakami is an old town, built upon a wealth of tradition, Samurai, a little sake and…Hazel TaylorDecember 19, 2016
ChubuSightseeingSponsored The Special Sparkling Train and Shinkansen to Niigata Sponsored by Murakami City Why we should visit Murakami!? Niigata truly is perhaps one of the most diverse and niche…Hazel TaylorDecember 17, 2016
EventsKantoSightseeingSponsored Enoshima Illumination Festival – the amazing Winter Illumination! Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourist Association You have until Feb.19, 2017 to admire “Enoshima Illumination Festival” on Enoshima Island. This…Mathilde HeidaryDecember 16, 2016
ActivitiesChugokuSightseeingSponsoredThings to Know Travel from Hiroshima to Miyajima on a budget Sponsored by MIYAJIMA ROPEWAY Itsukushima, more commonly known as Miyajima, is an island located northwest of Hiroshima City, which is…Matt De SousaDecember 10, 2016
FoodShikokuSponsored A crash course in Japanese cuisine with Udon Taxi Sponsored by KOTOHIRA BUS Shikoku, Japan’s smallest and least populated main island situated below and between Hiroshima and Osaka, is…Matt De SousaDecember 9, 2016
ActivitiesChugokuSightseeingSponsored Ride the ropeway and go hiking at Mt Misen in Miyajima Sponsored by MIYAJIMA ROPEWAY During the autumn months, many Japanese people endeavour to get outside and enjoy “Koyo”, or…Matt De SousaDecember 8, 2016
ShikokuSightseeingSponsored Discover the famous pilgrimage road in Shikoku – Konpirasan! Sponsored by KOTOHIRA BUS Those of us who are well-travelled will know that as time goes by, one has to…Matt De SousaDecember 7, 2016
ActivitiesChugokuCultureFoodShoppingSightseeingSponsored Explore the local food, culture and deer in Miyajima Sponsored by MIYAJIMA ROPEWAY Southwest of Hiroshima City lies Itsukushima, a sparsely-populated island home to many shrines, wild deer and…Matt De SousaDecember 6, 2016
CultureShikokuSightseeingSponsored An Art and Cultural Tour of Japan’s Teshima Island When travelling to Japan, one might expect to visit temples, shrines, karaoke bars and restaurants, see Geishas in Kyoto and…Matt De SousaDecember 5, 2016
ActivitiesChugokuSightseeingSponsored From the Top of Mt. Misen: Miyajima Ropeway and Hiking Sponsored by MIYAJIMA ROPEWAY Miyajima Island: Activities Miyajima island can be overwhelmingly exciting just from its sea and ground level.…Nina CataldoDecember 4, 2016