As the world returns to travel as a business and leisure activity after a forced hiatus, once again, we are…
Todd FongMarch 16, 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
Hamamatsu is located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to its abundant nature and breathtaking sceneries, it…
Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 31, 2022
There’s hardly a traveler to Japan who hasn’t thought about, read, or traveled to Kyoto’s cultural capital or Hyogo’s Himeji…
Mika SendaMarch 29, 2022
With an average of 485cm (191in.) of snowfall annually, Hokkaido is one of the best playgrounds for skiing and snowboarding…
Ariel LeeMarch 25, 2022
Deep in the heart of Ehime Prefecture, a leisurely drive south of Matsuyama City, away from the throngs of tourists…
Don KennedyMarch 11, 2022
It was my second day hiking on the Michinoku Coastal Trail in Japan, and I had just scrambled down a…
Ben WellerFebruary 21, 2022
ℹ Advertorial There are plenty of charming towns built around canal systems in Japan—think Kurashiki, Sawara, and Otaru—but only Yanagawa…
Kit Pancoast NagamuraFebruary 17, 2022
Mie Prefecture in eastern Kansai has over 1,000 kilometres of coastline, including Ise-Shima National Park. In Japan, it is known…
Clémentine SandnerJanuary 27, 2022
From the picturesque canals of Kinosaki Onsen to Amanohashidate's pine-covered sandbar, the Kitakinki (北近畿) region has everything necessary to make…
Mika SendaJanuary 5, 2022
Tsuruoka City (鶴岡市) and its surrounding region are, without a doubt, one of Japan’s most unique, hidden gems for travelers.…
Richard MilnerDecember 27, 2021
I am definitely late to the Japanese onsen appreciation party, and Aoni Onsen located in the remote woods of the…
Burcu BasarOctober 15, 2021
Mensore! When you travel to Okinawa Prefecture, you will hear this word often. Mensore means "welcome" in the Okinawan dialect,…
Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
As Japan’s second-largest city, Yokohama (横浜) is best known for bridging past, present, and future with its historical gardens and…
CheriseAugust 31, 2021
In the culture of traditional Japan, the mountains have always held a deeply spiritual connection to the people. There is…
Todd FongApril 21, 2021
Riding northwards into Shimane Prefecture, I was treated to a whistle-stop tour of what the region had in store for…
Callum HoweMarch 22, 2021
Ako a smaller city in Japan that is perfect for a short stay if you are looking for an off-the-beaten-track…
Thomas SiebertMarch 20, 2021
Ako City (赤穂市) is a small coastal town in Hyogo Prefecture along the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. Its location between…
Thomas SiebertMarch 20, 2021
Hokkaido, the northernmost island in Japan, is renowned for its natural beauty, gorgeous snowy landscapes, and winter sporting opportunities. Famed…
Richard MilnerFebruary 18, 2021
Sado Island has a richly-diverse local tradition and community off the west coast of Japan near Niigata City (新潟市). Known…
Richard MilnerFebruary 10, 2021
The lush mountainous landscape of Mie prefecture (三重県) is so vast and varied that sometimes, the best way to immerse…
CheriseFebruary 8, 2021
Just outside the crowds of Kyoto city is a world of serene nature, vibrant culture, and deep history that you…
Todd FongFebruary 3, 2021
While it may not be as well known as some of the more mainland prefectures, since my first visit a…
Lucy DaymanJanuary 29, 2021
“It takes two entire years to pass a taiko apprenticeship. That means no drinking, no smoking, no social media. Do…
Lucy DaymanDecember 3, 2020
Not far from Kobe City in Hyogo prefecture, is the onsen resort of Arima Onsen (有馬温泉). With a history dating back…
ClaudiaNovember 28, 2020
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau Japan's southernmost main island of Kyushu was once the center for Japanese civilization and…
Derek YamashitaJanuary 15, 2020
If you are looking for a deeper nature than big urban cities to admire the kouyou - the phenomenon of…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 2019
