Hachiko waiting, decade after decade, as ever-denser Shibuya Station crowds are swept across the scramble under booming digital displays. Shinjuku’s…
Richard Koyama-DanielsMarch 11, 2025
In autumn 2024, the day that gaming fans had been waiting for finally arrived — the new Nintendo Museum opened…
Yvonne TanakaOctober 16, 2024
A phoenix is rising in the shadow of Osaka, but you'll need to look closely. It rises slowly and deliberately…
Todd FongOctober 1, 2024
At the zenith of Atami's heyday, it was the golden prize of your average corporate employee. A spa town so…
Toshiko SakuraiAugust 1, 2024
Learn about the culture and history of indigenous Ainu people in Hokkaido, who lived in harmony with their natural environment…
Cherise FongMay 1, 2024
Kyoto - the former capital of Japan and home to countless wonderful experiences and sights to see. Among the fascinating…
Taeko Shiota AbuzaMarch 29, 2024
Venture into the dense forest mountains of Akita (秋田) prefecture in northeast Japan, and peek under the surface of its…
Cherise FongMarch 27, 2024
For years, overseas visitors to Japan have seemingly worn a groove traveling between Tokyo and Kyoto / Osaka during their…
Todd FongMarch 14, 2024
I first visited Hamamatsu in the Spring of 2021. Before that, my only knowledge of the city was a blur…
Todd FongMarch 12, 2024
As global tourism rebounds in the post-pandemic world, travelers must think about how their travel practices impact the places they…
Todd FongMarch 8, 2024
The Innovative Spirit of Hamamatsu, from Japan’s First Shogun to Makers of Instruments & Motorcycles
From an Evangelion-themed train, a traditional cotton weaving heritage, to makers of motorcycles and grand pianos, Hamamatsu's culture of innovation…
Todd FongMarch 27, 2023
Sustainable tourism, societal impact, and culture and legacy preservation are crucial aspects of modern travel. As we explore new destinations…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 16, 2023
On March 11th, 2011, the northeastern coast of Japan suffered the most unimaginable horrific disasters of modern history. A magnitude…
Todd FongMarch 8, 2023
Sailor Moon celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2022 with the Sailor Moon Museum held at the Roppongi Museum in Tokyo,…
Claudia MitsuboriDecember 9, 2022
Japan's smallest main island, Shikoku, is usually not one of the main destinations for international tourists visiting Japan. Many follow…
Claudia MitsuboriMay 11, 2022
If a visit to Japan in winter has escaped your radar until now, cozying up in local restaurants as you…
Mika CunninghamMarch 29, 2022
It’s no secret that I love Oita. Of course, I might be a little biased, but as a resident here…
Mika CunninghamMarch 9, 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
ℹ Advertorial Central Japan is home to some of Japan’s best-known traditional culture and crafts, with many places offering you…
VoyaponFebruary 10, 2022
When travelling in Japan, it is often tempting to visit the famous Kansai trio — Kyoto, Osaka and Nara. But…
Clémentine SandnerJanuary 27, 2022
Aomori (青森) is well known for its gorgeous natural scenery. Being located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s main island…
Thomas SiebertDecember 21, 2021
Having the world’s spotlight during the Olympics was the perfect opportunity for the Japan Cultural Expo to showcase the richness…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 27, 2021
The legendary island of Enoshima (江ノ島) is just a stone’s throw away (or one hour by train) from Tokyo, and…
Cherise FongAugust 31, 2021
Shimane Prefecture is relatively unknown to foreign visitors. However, I have had the opportunity to visit several times, and it…
Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
Ever since the remote village of Shirakawa-go (白川郷) was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, it has…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
As the world begins its slow return to relative normalcy, you may be one of many ready to scratch that…
Todd FongApril 21, 2021
Traveling in Japan allows you to immerse yourself in a wide variety of worlds, whether in the traditional or modern…
Claudia MitsuboriApril 1, 2021
