Though Hokkaido ranks high within the pantheon of powder snow destinations, it's no one-trick pony. Japan’s largest single prefecture hosts…
Justin RandallMay 16, 2025
Mount Fuji, or Fujisan in Japanese 富士山, isn’t just Japan’s tallest mountain at 3,776 meters; it's also one of its…
Jonathan ReeveApril 25, 2025
After six years of living in Hokkaido, it finally happened: I’d crashed my car. Ozora Town, or “big sky” in…
Justin RandallApril 15, 2025
Tuffs of amber wheat, stripped clean of their awn, march in kempt lines up the barren hill. The shadows of…
Justin RandallApril 8, 2025
Japan's love for sakura is undeniable. Every spring, the country eagerly anticipates the cherry blossom season, tracking peak bloom forecasts…
Mika CunninghamMarch 27, 2025
Spring in Japan is a breathtaking season for wildlife lovers. It is a time when nature awakens with vibrant colors…
Maria PeñascalMarch 12, 2025
When we think of the historic centers of Japanese culture, it’s likely Kyoto, Edo (the former name of Tokyo), Kamakura,…
VoyaponFebruary 26, 2025
Nestled in the Japanese Alps, Hida Furukawa is a charming town just 40 km from Takayama, offering stunning landscapes, historic…
Estelle LoiseauFebruary 19, 2025
There is a certain magic to winter in Hokkaido, a quiet beauty that reveals itself in the crisp air, the…
Chris MollisonFebruary 13, 2025
What is the climate like in Japan? What temperatures can you expect during your visit? And when is the best…
Daniela TravagliniFebruary 4, 2025
It is early November and the Tokyo weather has taken an abrupt, and somewhat overdue, turn toward the autumnal. The…
Richard Koyama-DanielsNovember 28, 2024
In hindsight, the timing couldn't have been more perfect. Having spent most of the prior week attempting to outmaneuver one…
Todd FongNovember 4, 2024
Living in Tokyo is an amazing and thrilling experience, with numerous activities to do each week. Sometimes, however, we also…
Maria PeñascalJuly 25, 2024
Explore another side of Tokyo by visiting Ogikubo and Nishi-Ogikubo, two of the city's most underrated and non-touristy neighborhoods.
Maria PeñascalMay 21, 2024
Kyoto is often one of the first places on many travelers' lists when visiting Japan. But with its main attractions…
Cassandra LordMarch 26, 2024
Isehara City (伊勢原市) located in Kanagawa Prefecture's heartland, is a gateway to both history and nature, just a short journey…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 15, 2024
For years, overseas visitors to Japan have seemingly worn a groove traveling between Tokyo and Kyoto / Osaka during their…
Todd FongMarch 14, 2024
The bullet train has long been a favourite among Japan travellers, and is one of the most convenient ways to…
Cassandra LordFebruary 22, 2024
Water is the beginning of life, and there’s one place in Yamanashi prefecture where it flows from the holiest of…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 29, 2023
Yamanashi Prefecture is one of Japan's best off-the-beaten-path destinations for wandering and letting yourself be taken in the breathtaking views…
Anna ToccoliMarch 29, 2023
Who said traveling in Japan has to be stressful? If you're tired of shopping and sightseeing and want to take…
Anna ToccoliMarch 28, 2023
If you're a lover of nature and hiking and are curious to travel Japan off the beaten path, Yamanashi prefecture…
Anna ToccoliMarch 28, 2023
As the world returns to travel as a business and leisure activity after a forced hiatus, once again, we are…
Todd FongMarch 16, 2023
Fukushima's Tadami Line is considered one of Japan's most romantic train rides! Explore cliffside temples, private cottages and more during…
Mika CunninghamMarch 8, 2023
Less than 3 hours from Tokyo, the sleek red Akita Shinkansen zips by snow-covered forests to Semboku City. Here, you…
Ariel LeeMarch 8, 2023
The beautiful coastal city of Hamamatsu is just under 1.5 hours from Tokyo on the Tokaido Shinkansen. It’s not only…
Ariel LeeMarch 1, 2023
On the southernmost part of Japan lies a group of 23 islands called Yaeyama (八重山列島) where the mangrove forests and jungles…
Burcu BasarFebruary 28, 2023
