Kyoto. The Old Capital. Its name alone brings to mind thoughts of Japan's rich cultural heritage. The enduring culture found…
Luca DenserSeptember 8, 2019
Located on Japan's Shikoku Island, Tokushima Prefecture is mostly known for its incredible natural landscapes: rugged mountains with remote villages…
Marion PontApril 20, 2019
Sponsored by Higashisonogi Town. Higashisonogi is mostly known as a destination to taste one of the best teas in Japan…
Marion PontFebruary 24, 2019
Sponsored by Higashisonogi Town. Higashisonogi, the beautiful seaside town overlooking Omura Bay close to Nagasaki, might best be known for its…
Marion PontFebruary 22, 2019
Sponsored by Higashisonogi Town. With views of the deep blue sea of Omura bay and the lush green of the terraced…
Marion PontFebruary 20, 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
Tadao Ando is an internationally renowned Japanese architect, but his life could have been completely different if not for one…
Joachim DucosJanuary 3, 2019
Sponsored by Okayama City The shrines of Japan are surprisingly diverse. While these scared grounds may all share a familiar…
Andrew DeckDecember 21, 2018
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 Located in Japanese mountains dividing Toyama and Gifu prefectures, two villages preserve traditional Japanese architecture which…
Joachim DucosDecember 14, 2018
Sponsored by Shiga Prefecture Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture is not well known to tourists although it is only 10 minutes…
Joachim DucosNovember 29, 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
Compared to the generic experience of modern chain hotels, the Japanese ryokan experience offers travelers the opportunity to enjoy a…
Todd FongNovember 14, 2018
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association. Fukushima Prefecture boasts a diverse geography which includes soaring mountain ranges, plains…
Todd FongNovember 11, 2018
Sponsored by Hitoyoshi city Hitoyoshi is a small town nestled in the mountains of Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu. Hitoyoshi holds…
Joachim DucosNovember 4, 2018
Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu, the southernmost among Japan's four main islands, is not the most popular destination for…
Marion PontOctober 25, 2018
Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu, the southernmost among Japan's four main islands, is not the most popular destination for…
Marion PontOctober 23, 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 Tourism Oita. Usuki is located in Oita prefecture, which has rich cultural heritages. Follow the guide and take a…
Benoit TerreauOctober 2, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Oita Prefecture has plenty of tourist attractions on offer, but you will not likely find Saiki Castle…
Benoit TerreauSeptember 24, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami city There is an undeniable elegance inherent to the Japanese way of life, and some of the…
LéoAugust 14, 2018
Sapporo is a beautiful city that is a must see if you make the effort to visit the island of Hokkaido.…
Kylie PlesterMay 26, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Located just 45 minutes from Seibu Shinjuku Station, Kawagoe (川 越) is nicknamed "Little Edo"…
Clémentine CintréMarch 25, 2018
Sponsored by Keisei Railways Whether you're planning a long trip to Japan or just a few hours' transit at Narita Airport,…
JulieMarch 8, 2018
Located in the east part of Tokyo, Shibamata town retains a unique historic atmosphere and is a popular destination for…
Ryann OverbayMarch 5, 2018
Sponsored by Toon City I recently had the opportunity to visit the beautiful coastal town of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture.…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 23, 2018
Sponsored by Nagiso Town Yui-an Hostel and Cafe: Tradition and Modernity Existing in Perfect Harmony The Yui-an Hostel and Cafe…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 16, 2018
