Sponsored by Murakami City Finishing off a day of exploring Murakami City, I checked into a guesthouse nestled in a…
Derek YamashitaDecember 26, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters In the heart of Kyushu, Kumamoto Prefecture is a natural paradise best known as…
VoyaponDecember 14, 2019
If you are looking for a deeper nature than big urban cities to admire the kouyou - the phenomenon of…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 2019
Nankan, in northern Kumamoto Prefecture, is in the district of Tamana. Although it’s a small town, it has gained a…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Japanese fruits are famous for being as beautiful as they are delicious, and the…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
“I want to feel sunlight on my face…where the streets have no name.” Bono’s words never rang so true as…
Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters The strong winds blowing over the Senomoto Highlands had me worried it would make…
Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters When I set off on my drive to Takamori (高森町) in Kumamoto prefecture, a…
Mika CunninghamNovember 8, 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 Kyushu, the most southwest of Japan's main islands, is a food lovers paradise. With…
Mark WebsterOctober 29, 2019
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters A roadside service station in rural Japan is probably the last place you would…
Mark WebsterOctober 29, 2019
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters On the north east rim of the Aso caldera, there’s a place where you…
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 Okayama city, Okayama The tip of his knife sliced through the cucumber, first in a half dozen vertical…
Todd FongSeptember 21, 2019
Perched on a hill overlooking the Asahi River, Okayama Castle, also known as "Crow Castle" (烏城 U-jō ) once acted…
Todd FongSeptember 18, 2019
Sponsored by Usa city, Oita Although many will come to Usa to visit the glorious Usa Jingu, one should not…
Luca DenserSeptember 12, 2019
Sponsored by Asuka Mura village, Nara Asuka (飛鳥) is a place steeped in history: the first capital of Japan was…
Clémentine CintréAugust 23, 2019
Sponsored by Ojika Town It is especially the case in Japanese cities that insight into its culture and history is…
Luca DenserAugust 4, 2019
Sponsored by Odika Town Ojika, a picturesque island off the coast of Nagasaki is a lovely destination to escape to,…
Luca DenserJuly 31, 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 Tourism Oita Discover local organic cuisine in Saiki old town Located in the southeast of Oita prefecture, on…
Aimée MoribayashiJuly 20, 2019
Located on the south east coastline of Oita Prefecture, Fukashima and Yakatajima islands are well-known for their turquoise waters where…
Aimée MoribayashiJuly 14, 2019
Standing outside of Yurakucho Station in central Tokyo, I catch the white flash of a Shinkansen bullet train as it…
Todd FongMay 25, 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
From budget and quirky capsule hotels to extravagant and lavish onsen resorts, Japan offers incredible diversity in lodging options for…
Derek YamashitaMarch 13, 2019
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Mt. Takao is one of the most popular day hike destinations for Tokyoites, but where…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 5, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita February is a bit of an odd time for a farm stay in Oita Prefecture. According…
Todd FongFebruary 26, 2019
