Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Just an hours train ride away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, is a…
fabienneJanuary 10, 2018
Sponsored by Himi City Himi, a small waterfront town in Toyama Bay, located in Toyama Prefecture, boasts a wealth of attractiveness,…
JulieDecember 26, 2017
Autumn in Hokkaido? Why wouldn't you!? The first place that koyo (autumn colours) hits Japan is in the northernmost prefecture,…
Tamara BurgessDecember 8, 2017
Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village In recent years, the Yamakoshi region in Niigata Prefecture has begun to focus on green and rural tourism.…
JulieDecember 5, 2017
Sponsored by Kurashiki Tourist Attract Committee Japan is a land of juxtaposition – this country is home to some…
Matt De SousaNovember 10, 2017
Located in the North-East of the Kyushu island and in Oita prefecture, Kunisaki Peninsula should be on any itinerary when traveling…
Clémentine CintréNovember 8, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami City The “Sea of Japan” is an inland sea separating Japan from Russia and China. This area…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 5, 2017
Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association Margherita Marchioni (Left) with Kazue Taguchi (Right) Starting on September 9th, the town of Nakanojo,…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 4, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami City Though Murakami is a small, somewhat remote city, the area becomes much busier in the…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 2, 2017
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Karatsu is a city in Saga prefecture, facing the Genkai sea. The city is known…
EstelleAugust 10, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Whether you're a fair-weather wanderer or a steadfast hiker, there are numerous trails available…
Tamara BurgessAugust 2, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Inconspicuously placed within the Azuma Mountains, is Takayu Onsen (高湯温泉) - a small hot spring resort only…
Tamara BurgessJuly 27, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Standing proudly with an elevation around 1700m is Azuma-kofuji (吾妻小富士), in Fukushima Prefecture. You…
Tamara BurgessJuly 23, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association A stone's throw away from Fukushima City, in Fukushima prefecture, is Tamago-yu - an onsen…
Tamara BurgessJuly 17, 2017
Buddhism has existed for millennia. Its tenets have traveled far: from India through to Southeast Asia and the islands of…
Ethan CookmanJune 13, 2017
Gatsugi is a very small town located in the prefecture of Niigata, which overlooks the Sea of Japan. The scenery…
EstelleJune 8, 2017
Mount Kisokomagatake, also known as Mount Kisokoma (木曽駒ヶ岳) for short, is a popular mountain in the Nagano prefecture. With a convenient rope-way which…
Luka JacksonJune 5, 2017
Terroir - a French word that refers to the environmental factors that influence a crop's characteristics - may be an expression which is…
AmyJune 1, 2017
Where is Yamadera "Mountain Temple"? The area of Northern Honshu known as Tohoku is not always the first destination…
Alex EhrenreichApril 26, 2017
Sponsored by Nikko City Tourism Association In our past articles on Nikko, we have focused mainly on places of historical…
Alex EhrenreichApril 22, 2017
One of the great nature escapes in the Tokyo prefecture is less than an hour away from the busy streets…
Scarlett GreyApril 14, 2017
Azalea Blooming in Spring! Near Omura City, just about an hour drive from Nagasaki city, you have the opportunity to experience a…
Jo. HernándezApril 1, 2017
Is it just me or does snow make everything more magical? Maybe it's because, as an Australian, I never had…
Luka JacksonMarch 28, 2017
Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture The Temple Originally founded in 807, this temple was…
Ryann OverbayMarch 24, 2017
Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture Abukuma Cave History First discovered on September 12th 1969,…
Ryann OverbayMarch 22, 2017
Sokushinbutsu (即身仏) refers to the practice of self-mummification followed by a mountainous dwelling sect of Buddhist monks called Shugen-do. The…
Ryann OverbayMarch 20, 2017
Oyu Onsen is located east of Koide in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. Uonuma boasts six ski and snowboard resorts, but…
Ryann OverbayMarch 4, 2017
