Hidden in the heart of the mountains of the Yuzawa region, there are many small onsen villages to relax: welcome…
JulieMarch 16, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Hitoyoshi, located in the southern region of Kumamoto, is home to age old traditions, well-preserved…
Hazel TaylorMarch 15, 2018
Sponsored by SETOUCHI Tourism Authority. What the Auberge is in France is the ryokan in Japan. The traditional guesthouses, which…
Yvonne TanakaMarch 15, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City While you may be able to find familiar staples of Japanese cuisine, such as ramen or…
Andrew DeckMarch 12, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami City Murakami in Winter Niigata is a region of Japan known for its abundant snowfall in winter,…
Joachim DucosMarch 12, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City Yonezawa City is no stranger to snow. Located in southeastern Yamagata Prefecture, near the Fukushima border,…
Andrew DeckMarch 11, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Before I get into the delights that befell us in this adorable and comfortable Farmer’s…
Hazel TaylorMarch 10, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City Yonezawa Beef, One of the Three Best Wagyu in Japan If you're a meat lover, chances…
Joachim DucosMarch 10, 2018
Sponsored by Toon City Bike riding is something that I consider to be a part of Japanese culture. I see…
Emiliano DeSantiagoMarch 1, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation On Kyushu Island located in the south part of Japan, is the charming Kumamoto.…
Pierre BabinFebruary 24, 2018
Sponsored by Toon City I recently had the opportunity to visit the beautiful coastal town of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture.…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 23, 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 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 Nagiso Town Tsumago: The Prosperous 42nd Post on the Historic Nakasendo Road Tsumago Post Town was the 42nd…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 6, 2018
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Tara Kakezaki is a spa resort located in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu Island. It has a high…
Alix DurantouJanuary 18, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita We were invited to a place called Kominka "Gallery" Mikura, a lodging, which is owned…
Christian BOctober 25, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami City If you take a stroll around Murakami City, you are sure to see pictures of salmon…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 10, 2017
Ramen has long been one of Japan's staple foods. From early mornings to late nights, it's a favored comfort food for all…
Nina CataldoJune 11, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami City After my visit to the town of Gatsugi, near northern Murakami, I headed to my own special…
EstelleJune 8, 2017
Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture The Brewery Niida-Honke Brewery is over 300 years old,…
Ryann OverbayMarch 21, 2017
Sponsored by Cabinet Office, Government of Japan “The Cool Japan Public-Private Partnership Platform Project” With a population of 10,000 inhabitants,…
AurélienFebruary 21, 2017
Sponsored by Shizuoka Prefectural Tourism Association Meijiya Shoyu While I was visiting Shizuoka prefecture, I visited Meijiya Shoyu, a traditional…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 16, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Try some locally caught oysters, crab and more at Takezaki-kaisan – a great little oyster…
Lauren LewisFebruary 13, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Eating squid - which kind of squid would you try? Squid comes in many shapes…
Vicky TaylorFebruary 7, 2017
Sponsored by Izumi City It is not very well known, but in Japan there is an original type of accommodation…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 4, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami city Ishidaya Ryokan is located literally across the road from Murakami station, making it probably one of…
Hazel TaylorDecember 22, 2016
Sponsored by Murakami City At a peaceful, glistening river, beside sheets of luscious green grass and under the watchful eyes…
Hazel TaylorDecember 20, 2016
