Yokohama (横浜) is a global city of about 3.77 million people, with opportunities for businesses, academics, and individuals. The city…
Taeko Shiota AbuzaMarch 31, 2023
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
Shizuoka Prefecture's fame comes from being the home to Japan's iconic volcanic mountain, Mt. Fuji, but this prefecture offers so…
YvonneFebruary 28, 2023
During the Edo Period, the only way to travel between the capital and other parts of Japan was by a…
James DaviesFebruary 21, 2023
While Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka remain high on the list of many visitors embarking on their travel to Japan, few…
Cassandra LordFebruary 2, 2023
Just south of Tokyo is Enoshima, one of the most popular day-trip destinations from Tokyo and surrounding areas. Most people…
Ariel LeeJanuary 20, 2023
Kanagawa is easily one of the most convenient places to stay to explore Tokyo and the Kanto region with train…
Stefania Da PontDecember 2, 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
For many, the first things that come to mind when they think about Tokyo are the crowded streets full of neon lights in Shibuya or Shinjuku, the…
Lucia TsujiguchiApril 28, 2022
Aizu-Wakamatsu, in Fukushima Prefecture, was the last stronghold of the Tokugawa family after they gave up power under pressure from…
Don KennedyMarch 9, 2022
After his death in 1617, the first leader of the Tokugawa shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was enshrined in a mausoleum in…
Don KennedyMarch 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
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
To be a good traveler in Japan, it certainly helps to be a good historian of Japan. Too many times,…
Todd FongJanuary 12, 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
Hinoura Tsukasa turned the blade over in his hands, his keen eye taking in every detail of his handiwork. Each…
Todd FongDecember 20, 2021
There is a lot to discover in the Kanto region around Japan's capital Tokyo, and it can be hard to…
ClaudiaDecember 14, 2021
When you travel a lot by train in Japan, it can get quite expensive, especially if you want to use…
ClaudiaSeptember 3, 2021
As Japan’s second-largest city, Yokohama (横浜) is best known for bridging past, present, and future with its historical gardens and…
CheriseAugust 31, 2021
Japan is known for its beautiful juxtaposition of the old vs new, with traditional architecture scattered amidst city skyscrapers. Every…
LiaJune 13, 2021
The city of Kofu (甲府市), located in the northeast of Yamanashi Prefecture, is known for its deep nature and its…
ManonJune 9, 2021
In the culture of traditional Japan, the mountains have always held a deeply spiritual connection to the people. There is…
Todd FongApril 21, 2021
On the warm weekend nights of Japanese summers, the skies are lit up with awe-inspiring bursts of fireworks, some displays…
Todd FongApril 10, 2021
When I came to Japan with my Working Holiday visa in March 2019, sakura blossoms were about to bloom. The…
Maria PeñascalApril 2, 2021
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I didn't see my first snow until I was five-years-old. Early in…
Todd FongMarch 20, 2021
Located on the coast of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is the darling coastal town of Kawazu, renowned for…
LiaMarch 8, 2021
