The Japan Rail (JR) Pass is one of the most coveted tools in the Japan traveler's toolbox, but it is…
Todd FongFebruary 6, 2024
Living in Tokyo is amazing, but at the same time, such a big metropolis can be overwhelming. Experiencing the rural…
Maria PeñascalMarch 9, 2020
After having a wonderful rural experience in Izumi City, I had a very special sight to see: the Japanese cranes…
Maria PeñascalMarch 7, 2020
We've already discussed in a previous article how easy and inexpensive it is to reach Matsue by bus from Hiroshima;…
Todd FongJanuary 23, 2020
Takehara is a perfectly preserved Edo era merchant town with a long history of sake brewing and the birthplace of…
Todd FongJanuary 15, 2020
Japan's Mt. Daisen is as significant as Mt. Fuji, home to ancient religious sites, a dairy farm, & a photography…
Todd FongJanuary 15, 2020
How to save money and make travel to destinations around Hiroshima easy and convenient using the Hiroshima Bus Terminal.
Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
We put together an itinerary of a few of the best things to see, do and eat on a perfect…
Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
A 90 minute morning bus ride, as it turns out, is a great time to think about monsters. Well, not…
Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
I woke early in my 18th-floor room at Hiroshima's RIHGA Royal Hotel and peered sleepily through the curtains. I was…
Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
Sponsored by Coastal Area International Strategy Headquarters, City of Kawasaki In my mind, industrial areas were dark, dirty and noisy…
Maria PeñascalJanuary 7, 2020
In one of our previous articles, we had an overview of the astonishing sights of Usa Jingu, Japan's first religious…
Luca DenserSeptember 5, 2019
Art and nature have always gone hand-in-hand, nature being the inspiration for many artists and their work. When you bring…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 4, 2019
This article will give you a short introduction to the three top destinations I discovered while traveling the island of Kyushu. Kyushu…
tristanJune 25, 2018
The international terminal of Fukuoka Airport offers routes, connecting Fukuoka to other countries and providing a convenient link to Kyushu…
Lauren LewisMay 8, 2018
The Iya Valley is one of the top destinations for every Japan traveler looking for both adventurous activities and beautiful sightseeing…
tristanApril 3, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Chichibu (秩父), in Saitama Prefecture, is an ideal destination to get away from Tokyo's urban…
Clémentine CintréMarch 27, 2018
Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village In Niigata Prefecture, famous throughout Japan for its rice, the village of Yamakoshi cultivates its peculiarities.…
JulienFebruary 19, 2018
Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village In recent years, the Yamakoshi region in Niigata Prefecture has begun to focus on green and rural tourism.…
JulieDecember 5, 2017
Sponsored by Sado City Sado Island is a beautiful paradise island located approximately 2.5 hours away from Niigata Port by…
Vicky TaylorFebruary 14, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation It’s easier than you might think to get to this beautiful, less visited area of…
Lauren LewisFebruary 13, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation In northern Saga, enjoy relaxing in Furuyu Onsen while admiring the surrounding landscape. A beautiful…
Lauren LewisFebruary 9, 2017
Sponsored by KOTOHIRA BUS If you are a frequent or even first-time traveller to Japan, you would likely be aware…
Matt De SousaDecember 3, 2016
Sponsored by KOTOHIRA BUS Overnight Bus Tips : Tokyo-Kagawa (Shikoku) Are you looking for a transportation method from Tokyo to…
VoyaponDecember 3, 2016
We have already showed you sightseeing spots such as Kumamoto city, Aso, and hotsprings in Kurokawa. But there are even…
VoyaponOctober 28, 2016
Sponsored by Yamakoshi village Yamakoshi might only be a small village, but it’s not one that’s short on character,…
Hazel TaylorOctober 21, 2016
If you delight in Buddhist culture, statutes, temples, shrines and scenic views, this tour is definitely for you. Some of…
Hazel TaylorSeptember 23, 2016
