Before graduating from Waseda University in autumn 2024, I had just enough time to commit to one sotsugyou ryokou 卒業旅行…
Paul James LeahyDecember 19, 2024
Nagano (長野) in central Japan is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges where the mighty Chikuma River joins the Sai. It…
Mark WebsterMarch 13, 2021
Shinsekai, which literally means ‘New World’, is a district located in southern Osaka. Its development began in 1912 and was…
Lucia TsujiguchiMay 4, 2020
Izumi (Kagoshima prefecture) is a city with many surprises. After my experience staying in a traditional rural house and seeing…
Maria PeñascalMarch 7, 2020
Kashiwa is a city resting in Chiba Prefecture only 30 minutes from Tokyo along the Joban train line (one of…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Sponsored by Usa city, Oita Although many will come to Usa to visit the glorious Usa Jingu, one should not…
Luca DenserSeptember 12, 2019
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
For many travelers visiting Tottori Prefecture, Yonago is only a transit point to Mt Daisen, this quiet town is actually…
Marion PontNovember 5, 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
Among the many types of noodles eaten in Japan, two are the most popular: soba noodles, with a slightly brown…
Joachim DucosSeptember 4, 2018
Karasuma Bar Yokocho opened its doors in the heart of Kyoto in 2017, mixing the izakaya culture, tapas, and drinking…
Clémentine CintréAugust 31, 2018
Sponsored by Akasaka Bar Yokocho. Akasaka Bar Yokocho is closed permanently. When the conviviality of Spanish tapas meets the promiscuity…
Marion PontAugust 29, 2018
Kagoshima, situated on the southern tip of Japan, is a paradise for shochu enthusiasts. Like whisky and brandy, shochu is…
Dagmara KoreckaJune 9, 2018
Most cities in Japan have their own obligatory foreigner bar or restaurant. It's usually a place that serves foreign food,…
Ryann OverbayMay 23, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Japan is home to some of the best skiing in Asia and the world, and…
Andrew DeckMarch 24, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings inc. What better after a good day of skiing than to relax in a place that's…
JulieMarch 22, 2018
Sponsored by Keisei Railways Tateishi: Artisan and Merchant Quarters During the Edo Period There are quite a few notable areas in…
Ryann OverbayMarch 6, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation On Kyushu Island located in the south part of Japan, is the charming Kumamoto.…
Pierre BabinFebruary 24, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City My Stay in Nakatsugawa: Ryokan, Food, and Nightlife I recently had the opportunity to spend a…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 20, 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
Sponsored by Uchiko Town During a visit to Uchiko in Ehime Prefecture, you will discover beautiful old houses perfectly preserved…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 3, 2018
The Karuizawa Prince Grounds are a sprawling network of paved roads interspersed with cabins, bath houses, ski lifts, tennis courts,…
Ryann OverbayNovember 29, 2017
Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Planning to visit Japan on business? Swinging through Tokyo on your way to somewhere new? Whatever…
Ryann OverbayNovember 20, 2017
Using mobile apps can make your life in Japan a lot easier. In this article I will show you the five most…
tristanJuly 21, 2017
Sponsored by Oita Prefecture/Tourism Oita The 2019 Rugby World Cup’s pool draw took place in Japan’s ancient capital, Kyoto, at the…
VoyaponMay 27, 2017
The Japanese people are famous for their high service standards and warm hospitality. But the locals in Takayama take it…
Ian TsangMay 18, 2017
One of Tokyo's most famous experiences is the Shinjuku Robot Restaurant, where one can enjoy a drink, a snack and…
Meghalee GoswamiSeptember 25, 2016
