Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu, the southernmost among Japan's four main islands, is not the most popular destination for…
Marion PontOctober 18, 2018
Yabakei Gorge is area in central Oita Prefecture that is home to stunning natural land formations and historic cultural landmarks.…
Andrew DeckOctober 12, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Pottery towns dot the entirety of the Japanese archipelago, but Onta, a 300 year-old mountainside village in…
Andrew DeckOctober 5, 2018
Tanabata festival, a tradition originally coming from China, is very popular in Japan. In Yuzawa, a small city located in Akita…
Joachim DucosSeptember 8, 2018
Sponsored by Niigata city Niigata, main city in the prefecture of the same name, started to flourish in the Edo…
Marion PontAugust 6, 2018
The city of Niigata, located in the prefecture of the same name, has one of the richest culinary cultures in…
Marion PontAugust 2, 2018
Sponsored by Sado Island Summer in Japan is synonymous with matsuri, these traditional festivals often have a religious element and…
Marion PontJuly 23, 2018
I was entering the grounds of what was supposed to be a magical journey to a castle I knew very…
Hazel TaylorJuly 10, 2018
Haiwa Kannon is one the best statues in Japan; inviting the same giddy, overwhelming "woah-ness" as the first one I…
Hazel TaylorJune 29, 2018
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
Chinatowns all over the world offer a taste of Chinese culture and cuisine in the most unlikely places. These areas…
Freddie FootMay 20, 2018
Hiroshima is a beautiful and modern city in Hiroshima Prefecture, located four hours away from Tokyo by shinkansen and also served by a…
tristanApril 28, 2018
Nagano City (長野市), the prefectural capital of Nagano Prefecture, is somewhat like Kyoto to me. This is because like the…
Luka JacksonApril 25, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Association Enoshima (江の島) ,very close to Tokyo, is an ideal destination for a getaway place…
Clémentine CintréMarch 23, 2018
Sponsored by Yuzawa Geopark Promotion Group Yuzawa City, in Akita Prefecture, offers visitors the traditional craft delighted by the beauty…
JulieMarch 17, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Cruising down palm tree bordered roads, with the sea on one side, tiered mountains on…
Hazel TaylorMarch 17, 2018
Article sponsored by Yonezawa City Uesugi Kenshin, A Famous Samurai Rests in Yonezawa Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578) was one of the…
Joachim DucosMarch 8, 2018
In addition to being a charming and lively city, Kumamoto has a significant historical heritage. First, despite the damage caused…
Pierre BabinMarch 3, 2018
Having traveled a lot, I must say that I need more now than before to impress me. For a place…
Pierre BabinMarch 2, 2018
Sponsored by Tokyo Metropolitan Government For any Tokyo traveler, Internet connection is a necessity. Simple tasks like interpreting a Japanese…
Andrew DeckFebruary 27, 2018
Sponsored by Karuizawa Tourist Association Spectacular art, exquisite nature and strong historical vibes; Karuizawa has it all. You’d be…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 17, 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 Nakatsugawa City History: During the Edo period, Nakatsugawa was the 45th post town along the historic Nakasendo road which…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 12, 2018
Sponsored by Seiyo City In Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, there are many historical sites that have been preserved and…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 9, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City History: A short distance from Nakatsugawa Station stands the ruins of Naegi Castle. Naegi Castle, which…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 8, 2018
Sponsored by Nagiso Town Tsumago: The Prosperous 42nd Post on the Historic Nakasendo Road Tsumago Post Town was the 42nd…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 6, 2018
Sponsored by Uchiko Town In Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, Uchiko offers a beautiful and perfectly preserved historic district that…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 5, 2018
