Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu, the southernmost among Japan's four main islands, is not the most popular destination for…
Marion PontOctober 23, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Hot spring resort destinations dot the entire Japanese archipelago, but few have the name recognition of…
Andrew DeckOctober 10, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Japan is famed for its wagyu, luxurious Japanese beef characterized by superior taste and impressive marbling.…
Andrew DeckOctober 8, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita A small city in the western part of Oita Prefecture, the historic town of Hita is…
Andrew DeckOctober 6, 2018
Sponsored by Toon City. Toon, a small town with a rather lovely name, is located in the Ehime Prefecture, on…
Pierre BabinSeptember 10, 2018
Far from the usual sightseeing tours, Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island has caught my attention more than once. Always eager…
Pierre BabinSeptember 6, 2018
Among the many types of noodles eaten in Japan, two are the most popular: soba noodles, with a slightly brown…
Joachim DucosSeptember 4, 2018
Karasuma Bar Yokocho opened its doors in the heart of Kyoto in 2017, mixing the izakaya culture, tapas, and drinking…
Clémentine CintréAugust 31, 2018
Sponsored by Niigata, Murakami and Sado City When traveling to Japan for the first time, people tend to focus on…
Marion PontAugust 22, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami city There is an undeniable elegance inherent to the Japanese way of life, and some of the…
LéoAugust 14, 2018
The city of Niigata, located in the prefecture of the same name, has one of the richest culinary cultures in…
Marion PontAugust 2, 2018
Niigata is famous for everything from rice and sake, to seafood and soybeans. Here's our guide to the best in…
Marion PontJuly 31, 2018
Sponsored by Niigata City Iwamuro is a small thermal town located a mere 50-minute train ride from Niigata. Legend has…
Marion PontJuly 29, 2018
Sponsored by Sado Island Sado, or Sado-ga-shima, an island off the coast of Niigata, is mainly occupied by mountain massif…
Marion PontJuly 25, 2018
Kagoshima, situated on the southern tip of Japan, is a paradise for shochu enthusiasts. Like whisky and brandy, shochu is…
Dagmara KoreckaJune 9, 2018
Sapporo is a beautiful city that is a must see if you make the effort to visit the island of Hokkaido.…
Kylie PlesterMay 26, 2018
Chinatowns all over the world offer a taste of Chinese culture and cuisine in the most unlikely places. These areas…
Freddie FootMay 20, 2018
Tucked away just outside of Morioka Station is a street called Zaimokucho. On a weekday, it might seem like any…
Tuliyani MacLennanMay 14, 2018
Kagoshima Prefecture is covered with dense and beautiful bamboo forests that spread across the region. In the more local areas,…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 19, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Chichibu (秩父), in Saitama Prefecture, is an ideal destination to get away from Tokyo's urban…
Clémentine CintréMarch 27, 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
Located just 45 minutes from Seibu Shinjuku Station, Kawagoe (川 越) is nicknamed "Little Edo" - or "Koedo" (小江戸) in…
Clémentine CintréMarch 25, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Association Enoshima (江の島) ,very close to Tokyo, is an ideal destination for a getaway place…
Clémentine CintréMarch 23, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation If you get the chance to rent a car, do not hesitate to hop in…
Hazel TaylorMarch 19, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City While many foreigners know and love sake, Japan’s world-famous rice wine, few know about the deep…
Andrew DeckMarch 18, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Amakusa Shimoda Onsen Boyokaku is the height of exquisite fine dining, relaxation and pampering along…
Hazel TaylorMarch 18, 2018
Sponsored by Yuzawa Geopark Promotion Group Yuzawa City, in Akita Prefecture, offers visitors the traditional craft delighted by the beauty…
JulieMarch 17, 2018
