“Fuji in the West, Tsukuba in the East.” This is the phrase used to describe the importance of Mt. Tsukuba…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Weaving Under the Watchful Eyes of Masters Yuki is a small city in Ibaraki with an impressive history of unique…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Matsudo in Chiba Prefecture is a link between cities and times. It connects to its neighbors Noda, Kashiwa, and Nagareyama,…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Noda is a small city north of Tokyo in Chiba prefecture easily accessible by train from Tokyo and is known…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
After a whole day walking around Enoshima, I was exhausted. The sun was setting and the chill was rising, but…
Maria PeñascalFebruary 15, 2020
Enoshima, that small and enjoyable island located in Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a huge variety of activities. It is not surprising…
Maria PeñascalFebruary 15, 2020
Ah, Spring! Sometimes it feels like the eyes of the world are waiting on the first signs of Spring in…
Todd FongJanuary 29, 2020
Gyoda city in Japan is full of food lover delights, and local delicacies just waiting to be explored by hungry…
Dave BrettJanuary 13, 2020
Saitama Prefecture in Japan is a rich destination for history and culture, and Gyoda is a remarkable city to visit…
Dave BrettJanuary 13, 2020
Sponsored by Coastal Area International Strategy Headquarters, City of Kawasaki In my mind, industrial areas were dark, dirty and noisy…
Maria PeñascalJanuary 7, 2020
Why did I choose Iiyama city in Nagano as the place to take my mother visiting from America? The gorgeous…
Todd FongDecember 28, 2019
By the time we boarded the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano, my mother, who was visiting from America, had been touring…
Todd FongDecember 28, 2019
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Japan prides itself on excellent service and hospitality, so even when you take a Japanese…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 18, 2019
Sponsored by Yokohama City Yokohama - Welcome to the international harbor city! Yokohama is a mere 30 minute train ride…
VoyaponFebruary 25, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City If you’re in town for the Rugby World Cup matches at Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka Prefecture,…
Hazel TaylorJanuary 31, 2019
Standing under the yellow canopy of beech trees on the Shin-etsu Trail as I lifted my camera to my eye,…
Todd FongNovember 23, 2018
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association. I peered into the darkness beyond the corridor faintly lit by an…
Todd FongNovember 18, 2018
Sponsored by Gyoda City and Council for the promotion of Tambo Art. The people of Japan can turn almost anything…
Hazel TaylorNovember 13, 2018
Few would consider the former castle town of Murakami, Niigata, a metropolis. But the town may feel like one after…
Andrew DeckNovember 10, 2018
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association. As the huge float swung our way with a dozen men carried…
Todd FongNovember 9, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami City Japanese wagyu is world-renowned, luxurious beef with superior taste and impressive marbling. Although Kobe beef and…
Andrew DeckNovember 8, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourist Association. Whether you are visiting as a tourist or a sports enthusiast traveling for 2019 Rugby…
Pierre BabinOctober 11, 2018
Its no question that Japan is famous around the world for its fresh seafood. Seafood is the basis of…
EimiApril 6, 2018
Located just 45 minutes from Seibu Shinjuku Station, Kawagoe (川 越) is nicknamed "Little Edo" - or "Koedo" (小江戸) in…
Clémentine CintréMarch 25, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Association Enoshima (江の島) ,very close to Tokyo, is an ideal destination for a getaway place…
Clémentine CintréMarch 23, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Organization Fujisawa is known for its shrine and as one of the post towns along…
Clémentine CintréMarch 22, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings inc. What better after a good day of skiing than to relax in a place that's…
JulieMarch 22, 2018
