Starbucks has become a beloved part of Japanese culture since opening its first store in Ginza in 1996. With over…
Richard MilnerFebruary 20, 2025
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
Akita Prefecture, located in the northern Tohoku region of Japan, is not only known for its stunning natural beauty and…
Paul McInnesDecember 10, 2024
Tohoku, a famed region in northern Japan, known for its breathtaking landscapes, historical sites, and deep-rooted traditions, offers a remarkable…
VoyaponNovember 7, 2024
In hindsight, the timing couldn't have been more perfect. Having spent most of the prior week attempting to outmaneuver one…
Todd FongNovember 4, 2024
Fukuoka 福岡 is one of Japan’s beautiful southern prefectures, with a different culture and lifestyle all of its own. It’s…
Cassandra LordAugust 27, 2024
You are taking a Shinkansen 新幹線 or bullet train, as it's known overseas, in Japan and spending time inside the…
Maria PeñascalAugust 20, 2024
Uncover a treasure trove of local specialties and one-of-a-kind souvenirs in this charming onsen town's shopping district.
Toshiko SakuraiAugust 13, 2024
Explore another side of Tokyo by visiting Ogikubo and Nishi-Ogikubo, two of the city's most underrated and non-touristy neighborhoods.
Maria PeñascalMay 21, 2024
Venture into the dense forest mountains of Akita (秋田) prefecture in northeast Japan, and peek under the surface of its…
Cherise FongMarch 27, 2024
Kyoto is often one of the first places on many travelers' lists when visiting Japan. But with its main attractions…
Cassandra LordMarch 26, 2024
For years, overseas visitors to Japan have seemingly worn a groove traveling between Tokyo and Kyoto / Osaka during their…
Todd FongMarch 14, 2024
Explore Usuki, Japan's UNESCO City of Gastronomy with preserved ginger treats and cuisine once dined on by the samurai!
Mika CunninghamMarch 13, 2024
If you're on the hunt for a destination that unlocks the real essence of Japan, where culture, history, and tradition…
Stefania Da PontJanuary 24, 2024
Water is the beginning of life, and there’s one place in Yamanashi prefecture where it flows from the holiest of…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 29, 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
As the world returns to travel as a business and leisure activity after a forced hiatus, once again, we are…
Todd FongMarch 16, 2023
Surrounded by the mountains of southern Kyushu, the Hitoyoshi Kuma Area in Kumamoto Prefecture is blessed with a stunning landscape, a centuries-old history,…
Yvonne TanakaMarch 9, 2023
From the sea to the mountains, Fukushima Prefecture offers an exciting range of landscapes, offering its own varied gastronomical flavors.…
Cherise FongMarch 8, 2023
Shizuoka Prefecture's fame comes from being the home to Japan's iconic volcanic mountain, Mt. Fuji, but this prefecture offers so…
Yvonne TanakaFebruary 28, 2023
The Tohoku region, tucked between the geographically largest region of Japan, Hokkaido, and the country’s most populated region, Kanto, carries…
Burcu BasarFebruary 10, 2023
Sakurajima may be one of Kagoshima's most famous sights, but venture a little off-the-beaten-path and you'll find no shortage of…
Mika CunninghamFebruary 10, 2023
Fukue Island is the largest on Nagasaki's Goto Archipelago. Discover with us its beautiful landscapes and fascinating history!
Toshiko SakuraiJanuary 31, 2023
Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県) is located in Japan’s northern Kanto region, only a couple hours by train from Tokyo. Home to…
Anna ToccoliJanuary 20, 2023
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Mika CunninghamDecember 16, 2022
Here's how to spend a day in Ishikawa's pottery village shopping, making traditional ceramics, & eating a tasty sushi dinner…
Cassandra LordNovember 2, 2022
