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
At the zenith of Atami's heyday, it was the golden prize of your average corporate employee. A spa town so…
Toshiko SakuraiAugust 1, 2024
There's no denying that, geographically, Osaka prefecture is surrounded by some of the most popular destinations for enjoying the spectacular…
Lucia TsujiguchiFebruary 27, 2024
From the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Japan's most famous gardens, & historic castle towns, these are just some things to see in…
Anna ToccoliMay 1, 2023
The Innovative Spirit of Hamamatsu, from Japan’s First Shogun to Makers of Instruments & Motorcycles
From an Evangelion-themed train, a traditional cotton weaving heritage, to makers of motorcycles and grand pianos, Hamamatsu's culture of innovation…
Todd FongMarch 27, 2023
Kyushu's most southern prefecture, Kagoshima (鹿児島), is a beautiful place packed with interesting bits of Kagoshima history, culture, and subtropical…
Cassandra LordMarch 22, 2023
Located in the center of Tokyo and on the grounds of former Edo Castle, the East Gardens of the Imperial…
Yvonne TanakaDecember 15, 2022
If Miyazaki Prefecture (宮崎県) is on your itinerary, you will get the chance to discover much more than its superb…
Clémentine SandnerJuly 8, 2022
Japan's smallest main island, Shikoku, is usually not one of the main destinations for international tourists visiting Japan. Many follow…
Claudia MitsuboriMay 11, 2022
Deep in the heart of Ehime Prefecture, a leisurely drive south of Matsuyama City, away from the throngs of tourists…
Don KennedyMarch 11, 2022
Aizu-Wakamatsu, in Fukushima Prefecture, was the last stronghold of the Tokugawa family after they gave up power under pressure from…
Don KennedyMarch 9, 2022
ℹ Advertorial Central Japan is home to some of Japan’s best-known traditional culture and crafts, with many places offering you…
VoyaponFebruary 10, 2022
Adventure is calling your name, and it's called Kyushu. Japan's westernmost island is a natural paradise of geothermic hot springs,…
Todd FongJanuary 31, 2022
When travelling in Japan, it is often tempting to visit the famous Kansai trio — Kyoto, Osaka and Nara. But…
Clémentine SandnerJanuary 27, 2022
On an early November morning – in anticipation of witnessing my first colors of the long-awaited koyo autumn leaves season…
Burcu BasarJanuary 11, 2022
I could try to convince you about the many virtues of Kochi Prefecture (高知県), but instead, I'll leave that to…
Todd FongDecember 23, 2021
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
Venturing into the heartland of samurai history and culture may be closer than you imagine. If you find yourself in…
Cherise FongDecember 15, 2021
There is a lot to discover in the Kanto region around Japan's capital Tokyo, and it can be hard to…
Claudia MitsuboriDecember 14, 2021
Nicknamed The Heart of Kyushu, Kumamoto city (熊本市) is the capital of its homonymous prefecture and home to one of…
Toshiko SakuraiDecember 10, 2021
The city of Kofu (甲府市), located in the northeast of Yamanashi Prefecture, is known for its deep nature and its…
Manon ChauvrisJune 9, 2021
As the world begins its slow return to relative normalcy, you may be one of many ready to scratch that…
Todd FongApril 21, 2021
The fabled Momotaro Peach Boy may have killed a few ogres, but Okayama (岡山) is steeped in many timeless ingredients…
Cherise FongNovember 12, 2020
Roughly an hour and a half away from central Tokyo lie Hakone, a favourite day trip or weekend getaway for…
Lia YewJuly 18, 2020
After visiting Hita, Tensui ryokan, and Oita city, I said goodbye to Oita Prefecture with my last visit to its…
Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
Matsuyama in Shikoku, Japan is known for the Dogo Onsen, but also as a stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail.…
Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
I have a confession to make: I hate haunted houses. As a kid, the looming fear that something would come…
Mika CunninghamMarch 13, 2020
