During the Edo period (1603-1868), the powerful Tsugaru clan ruled the region around present-day Hirosaki. The city still has a…
Thomas SiebertDecember 21, 2021
Tokyo is one of the most underrated fall color viewing destinations in Japan. The city is home to some marvelous…
Burcu BasarNovember 17, 2021
Us horse lovers all have something in common. Even on vacation in a foreign country, we feel we can't survive…
YvonneNovember 25, 2020
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Known as "little Kyoto" because of its similarities with the old capital, Ogi has many sites…
Alix DurantouJanuary 23, 2018
Arita has been renowned for Japanese porcelain since the end of the 16th century and is a tradition that continues…
Alix DurantouJanuary 20, 2018
In a local heritage of candle craft, thousands lend their hands for the lanterns lighting Kumamoto in a festival two…
Liam DuffyApril 9, 2016
