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
More often than not, autumn often gets overshadowed by cherry blossoms in springtime in Japan. However, autumn holds a special…
Ariel LeeNovember 30, 2022
Here are the best hikes to take at Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan.
Burcu BasarSeptember 9, 2022
Full disclosure: This article was written in collaboration with Trekkling to promote a cycling experience people can enjoy near (or…
Todd FongJune 29, 2022
In the cold winter months, when powdery snow covers the ground, ski and snowboarding enthusiasts flock to Hokkaido to enjoy…
Ariel LeeMarch 25, 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
Ask me where my favorite place to visit is in Kyushu, and without hesitation, I would tell you it’s the…
Mika SendaMarch 9, 2022
Nara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Kansai region, and in spring its mountains, parks, and…
Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 8, 2022
Famous for its soft, powdery snow, otherwise known as “Japow” (short for Japan Powder), Hokkaido has become one of the…
Ariel LeeMarch 7, 2022
If there is one thing skiing in Japan is known for, it is the incredibly light and dry powder snow…
Don KennedyMarch 2, 2022
Japan hosts many unique cultural and natural sites, spread to all 47 prefectures, on its relatively modest size land. Some…
Burcu BasarFebruary 28, 2022
In ancient times, the Kii Peninsula, south of Osaka and Kyoto, was known as the land of the gods, and…
Don KennedyFebruary 25, 2022
Kirishima (霧島 "the island in the fog") is a mountain range in Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Kyushu. With its many…
ManonFebruary 25, 2022
With its stunning natural environment of mountains, trails, volcanoes, cliffs, and other geographic structures, Japan is full of wonder for…
Maria PeñascalFebruary 25, 2022
Imagine riding a bike to explore natural locations with varied vegetation and wildlife. Get to enjoy incredible routes between mountains,…
Maria PeñascalFebruary 25, 2022
Winter is a great time to visit Japan. You can have fun doing different winter sports, fill your stomach with…
Thomas SiebertFebruary 25, 2022
Having been born on the winter solstice, I have always felt at home during the short and cold days of the…
Burcu BasarFebruary 23, 2022
Tottori prefecture is located on Honshu island, between mountains and the Sea of Japan. It is still quite rural and…
Eva CFebruary 22, 2022
Shimane Prefecture is rarely on the radar for foreign travelers. When it does, it usually conjures up images of the…
ClaudiaFebruary 22, 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
There's more than one way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto. You could, for example, hop on a Shinkansen at…
Todd FongFebruary 9, 2022
Kumano Kodo is a network of thousand-year-old roads that pilgrims use to travel from various parts of Japan to visit…
Clémentine SandnerJanuary 27, 2022
The Nakasendo Trail (中山道) is one of the five former "Gokaido" (五街道) routes in Japan used during the Edo period…
ManonJanuary 20, 2022
In Gunma (群馬県), beneath the forest canopy halfway up a great mountain, we ascended an ancient stone staircase, crumbling from…
Todd FongJanuary 12, 2022
Shirakami-Sanchi tour guide, Yukio Koike, moved to Aomori Prefecture 33 years ago to study Environmental Science at Hirosaki University. The…
Don KennedyDecember 28, 2021
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
If you have seen the Studio Ghibli anime Princess Mononoke and were wondering where the inspiration for the natural environment…
Don KennedyDecember 21, 2021
