Thankfully, there are several pairs of galoshes (rubber boots) reserved for guests by the door in the rear of Ganiba…
Todd FongFebruary 13, 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 Semboku City The weeping cherry trees, renowned for their flowing pink blossom-covered branches in the Spring, hung heavy…
Todd FongFebruary 10, 2019
I have a little secret to spill. When my son was a toddler, we bought him a Tomy Plarail toy…
Todd FongFebruary 9, 2019
Sponsored by Semboku City With his ski pole, Hiro-san drew a cute little monster face on the meter-sized ball of…
Todd FongFebruary 8, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City The last thing you need when trying to enjoy your Rugby World Cup experience is the…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 2, 2019
Sponsored by Izumi City The balance of traditional with the modern is one of the things visitors love most about…
Marie HabasqueJanuary 19, 2019
Sponsored by Izumi City Though the relentless march of progress has taken its toll on historic areas of urban Japan,…
Marie HabasqueJanuary 16, 2019
Standing under the yellow canopy of beech trees on the Shin-etsu Trail as I lifted my camera to my eye,…
Todd FongNovember 23, 2018
Sponsored by Hitoyoshi city Everyone knows that Japanese railway services are well developed. The trains are clean, always on time, and…
Joachim DucosNovember 2, 2018
Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu Island, the third largest island in Japan located at the southernmost tip of the…
Marion PontOctober 30, 2018
Sponsored by Takahama Town A Very Zen Filled Fishing Experience in Wakasa-Wada Just a short train ride away from famous…
Emiliano DeSantiagoSeptember 12, 2018
Sponsored by Takahama Town Although I'm convinced that you can arrive in Takahama without any prior planning and still having…
Emiliano DeSantiagoSeptember 7, 2018
Sponsored by Takahama Town Takahama in Fukui Prefecture, home to one of Asia’s two Blue Flag certified beaches, can be…
Emiliano DeSantiagoSeptember 5, 2018
Sponsored by Takahama Town A Stunning Beach in Close Proximity to Kyoto! When we think of relaxing white sand beaches…
Emiliano DeSantiagoSeptember 3, 2018
Sponsored by Sado Island Sado Island...its dense and wild nature, its mountaintops wrapped in fog, its rich history, its friendly…
Marion PontJuly 21, 2018
Sado Island, located off the coast of Niigata in the Sea of Japan, has a rich and varied cultural background.…
Marion PontJuly 19, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Soba is an essential part of Japanese food culture. The relatively thin noodle made from…
Andrew DeckMarch 25, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City Shinkansen in the Snow If you've ever been in Tokyo during a winter storm, then you…
Joachim DucosMarch 5, 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, one of the top quality ski resorts in Japan, is comprised…
Katherine WhatleyMarch 3, 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
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 Yamakoshi Village In Niigata Prefecture, famous throughout Japan for its rice, the village of Yamakoshi cultivates its peculiarities.…
JulienFebruary 19, 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 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 Nakatsugawa City Experience the History and Scenic Landscapes of Nakatsugawa's Magome Post Town Magome was once the prosperous…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 4, 2018
