Stretching along a beautiful section of Japan’s east coast, Ibaraki Prefecture features a wonderfully diverse range of things to see…
James DaviesApril 21, 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
The TAKUMI Road runs along Japan's western coast, collectively known as Hokuriku, from Fukui to Niigata prefectures. It is centered…
Todd FongJanuary 15, 2022
To be a good traveler in Japan, it certainly helps to be a good historian of Japan. Too many times,…
Todd FongJanuary 12, 2022
As a travel writer, I admit to often focusing too much on the incredible things to see in Japan. It…
Todd FongDecember 23, 2021
When I think about Okinawa, the first word that comes to mind is "paradise". Its turquoise blue ocean contrasts with…
Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
Handmade pottery is one of the oldest crafts in Japan. It’s a combination of art and tradition that reflects Japanese…
Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
Horimono (彫物) is a little-known term to the rest of the tattoo world but is one of the most used…
GaëlAugust 3, 2021
Surrounded by a rich natural environment in the heart of the Japanese Alps, the historical district of Takayama (高山) perpetuates…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
Situated in the west of the Japanese Alps, in the north of Gifu prefecture, the Hida (飛騨) region is home…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
The city of Kanazawa (金沢市), bordering the Sea of Japan, is a place where old and new harmoniously co-exist. During…
Mark WebsterMarch 13, 2021
The last day of a trip is often gloomy, those last hours spent at the airport, reminiscing about all the…
RoméoMarch 1, 2021
When you’re traveling with family, it’s not always easy to find activities in the big city that appeals to everyone.…
RoméoMarch 1, 2021
Takaoka city, nestled between the mountains of Toyama prefecture alongside the traditional Gokayama village and the Sea of Japan, has…
Joachim DucosFebruary 26, 2021
This is Part 2 of a 3 part series of articles about the New Golden Route, a part of Japan…
Toshiko SakuraiFebruary 12, 2021
Located off the west coast of Japan, Sado Island is a short ferry ride from Niigata city. Ferries depart throughout…
Richard MilnerFebruary 10, 2021
There is a quality of tatami that is unmistakably Japanese. The scent of a freshly mowed field in Spring. The…
Todd FongJanuary 25, 2021
There’s something surreal about driving through the countryside of southern Niigata Prefecture and suddenly seeing a giant window — complete with…
Patrick St. MichelDecember 3, 2020
The exquisite traditional Japanese kimono is a beautiful article of clothing. However, one often forgets its other half: the long…
Todd FongNovember 30, 2020
I’m sure you are missing Japan. You would like to be closer to this wonderful culture and experience its essence.…
Maria PeñascalNovember 19, 2020
MinaHomi Design Workshop is a project born from the dreams of a young artist who rekindled her deepest roots when…
Lucia TsujiguchiNovember 11, 2020
Japan, an archipelago studded with volcanos, is home to numerous onsen (natural hot springs) featuring an abundance of medicinal and…
Kimberly HughesAugust 20, 2020
Umeda (梅田) is one of the most crowded areas in Osaka. It is a massive beehive of department stores, restaurants,…
Lucia TsujiguchiJuly 14, 2020
Kyushu (九州) is a largely unexplored island for Western tourists. Unsurprisingly, most of them won't know about a true hidden…
Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
Already on our way to Tobe we discover the flagship craft of the city – Tobe ceramics! Japanese ceramics are…
YvonneApril 6, 2020
Toon city, located in the northwestern prefecture of Ehime in Shikoku, is one of the undiscovered jewels of the prefecture.…
YvonneApril 6, 2020
