Why did I choose Iiyama city in Nagano as the place to take my mother visiting from America? The gorgeous…
Todd FongDecember 28, 2019
I had several opportunities to stay in Japanese ryokan, and I can say that these traditional inns are the epitome…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
Call me a waterfall skeptic. Often while browsing through Google Maps, I'll come across a waterfall marked as a landmark…
Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Closing my eyes, I listened only to the summer sounds of the semi (cicadas)…
Todd FongNovember 6, 2019
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Ryokan, or Japanese inns, have been providing heart-warming hospitality in stunning landscapes for centuries.…
Mark WebsterOctober 23, 2019
Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…
Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Kamae coastline Along the Bungo Channel, where Pacific Ocean marine currents combine with currents from Seto…
Aimée MoribayashiJuly 22, 2019
Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association Located south of Fukuoka city between Oita and Kumamoto prefectures on the island of Kyushu,…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 10, 2019
Visiting Shikoku, specifically Tokushima Prefecture's remote Iya Valley, is a commitment. Hundreds of miles from the big metropolises of Japan,…
Marion PontApril 27, 2019
This past year, a second ramen shop in Tokyo earned a Michelin star in the latest ratings. Ramen, one of…
Todd FongFebruary 11, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City No single Japanese word brings more tingling warmth to my heart and soul than "onsen". Match…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 1, 2019
Sponsored by Nakaumi Shinjiko Daisen DMO The San'in Chuo Region which includes Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is easily accessible from…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 9, 2019
Located in the Japanese mountains dividing Toyama and Gifu prefectures, the two villages preserve traditional Japanese architecture, which is very…
Joachim DucosDecember 14, 2018
Sponsored by Shikoku District Transport Bureau A trip to Shikoku - the smallest of the four Japanese archipelago islands -…
Marion PontDecember 8, 2018
Sponsored by Reconstruction Agency If you travel through Japan, you often experience moments in which you are seeing such beautiful…
Johanna ChristophDecember 1, 2018
Sponsored by Reconstruction Agency A health resort (Kurort in German) is usually regarded as a place of physical cleansing and…
Johanna ChristophNovember 25, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa city. One of the most important tips when visiting Japan is finding the perfect accommodation for your…
LéoOctober 27, 2018
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
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. A stay at the Sunshine City Prince Hotel offers a great opportunity to enjoy an…
Clémentine CintréMarch 26, 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. Located in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, Manza is an ideal skiing getaway. At an…
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
Hidden in the heart of the mountains of the Yuzawa region, there are many small onsen villages to relax: welcome…
JulieMarch 16, 2018
Sponsored by SETOUCHI Tourism Authority. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, sit back and listen to…
Yvonne TanakaMarch 15, 2018
Sponsored by SETOUCHI Tourism Authority. What the Auberge is in France is the ryokan in Japan. The traditional guesthouses, which…
Yvonne TanakaMarch 15, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. The Naeba Ski Area is the flagship ski resort of the Prince Snow Resorts and…
Katherine WhatleyMarch 4, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. The Naeba Ski Resort is one of Japan's top class ski resorts, and also one…
Katherine WhatleyMarch 2, 2018
