Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu, the southernmost among Japan's four main islands, is not the most popular destination for…
Marion PontOctober 25, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Nakatsu is a historic city that stands on the northern part of Oita. With easy access…
Andrew DeckOctober 14, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Pottery towns dot the entirety of the Japanese archipelago, but Onta, a 300 year-old mountainside village in…
Andrew DeckOctober 5, 2018
Sponsored by Niigata, Murakami and Sado City When traveling to Japan for the first time, people tend to focus on…
Marion PontAugust 22, 2018
Sponsored by Niigata city Niigata, main city in the prefecture of the same name, started to flourish in the Edo…
Marion PontAugust 6, 2018
This article will give you a short introduction to the three top destinations I discovered while traveling the island of Kyushu. Kyushu…
tristanJune 25, 2018
Sapporo is a beautiful city that is a must see if you make the effort to visit the island of Hokkaido.…
Kylie PlesterMay 26, 2018
Hiroshima is a beautiful and modern city in Hiroshima Prefecture, located four hours away from Tokyo by shinkansen and also served by a…
tristanApril 28, 2018
Nagano City (長野市), the prefectural capital of Nagano Prefecture, is somewhat like Kyoto to me. This is because like the…
Luka JacksonApril 25, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Chichibu (秩父), in Saitama Prefecture, is an ideal destination to get away from Tokyo's urban…
Clémentine CintréMarch 27, 2018
Sponsored by Yuzawa Geopark Promotion Group Yuzawa City, in Akita Prefecture, offers visitors the traditional craft delighted by the beauty…
JulieMarch 17, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami City Kibori Tsuishu: The Lacquerware Art of Murakami Murakami, in Niigata prefecture, is a small city full…
Joachim DucosMarch 9, 2018
Article sponsored by Yonezawa City Uesugi Kenshin, A Famous Samurai Rests in Yonezawa Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578) was one of the…
Joachim DucosMarch 8, 2018
Sponsored by Seiyo City In Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, there are many historical sites that have been preserved and…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 9, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City Experience the History and Scenic Landscapes of Nakatsugawa's Magome Post Town Magome was once the prosperous…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 4, 2018
Sponsored by Uchiko Town Shikoku Island is undoubtedly famous for its pilgrimage of 88 temples, but Ehime Prefecture also attracts…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 1, 2018
In the heart of Hakone lies Lake Ashi, brimming with vast, beautiful landscapes and stunning views of the icon of…
VoyaponJanuary 16, 2018
Hikone City is located in Shiga Prefecture, on the eastern shore of Japan's largest lake, Biwa-ko. Only 45 minutes by…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 9, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Who hasn't dreamed of traveling back in time? Whilst the machine that would allow for such…
NoémieNovember 11, 2017
Sponsored by Kurashiki Tourist Attract Committee Japan is known for its striking fashion – from the simple and refined styles…
Matt De SousaNovember 7, 2017
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Association Iwamotorou Ryokan, located in Enoshima, is a traditional Japanese inn that has been…
Youmna JomaaSeptember 27, 2017
Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association In our previous articles on Nakanojo, we discussed the upcoming art festival Nakanojo Biennale. It…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 21, 2017
After spending the night in a luxury ryokan and enjoying a dinner cruise special experience, I have discovered more about Hita…
EstelleSeptember 18, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami City During my trip to Murakami city, I learned about the numerous “charm points” of this interesting…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 15, 2017
What is Bonsai You Ask? Bon-sai(盆栽) literally translates to "tray planting," which is exactly what the art of bonsai is. Bonsai…
Ryann OverbayJuly 29, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Situated in the Tohoku region, Tsuchiyu Onsen, (土湯温泉) is a quaint town in the…
Tamara BurgessJuly 12, 2017
One of Tadao Ando's lesser known works resides in Northern Kyoto Prefecture. Many visitors come to Japan with one thing in…
EimiJune 17, 2017
