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
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
Legend has it that a deity appeared in a dream to a pious Buddhist monk to show him a sacred…
Toshiko SakuraiApril 12, 2022
Ask me where my favorite place to visit is in Kyushu, and without hesitation, I would tell you it’s the…
Mika CunninghamMarch 9, 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
Nara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Kansai region, and in spring its mountains, parks, and…
Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 8, 2022
Famous for its soft, powdery snow, otherwise known as “Japow” (short for Japan Powder), Hokkaido has become one of the…
Ariel LeeMarch 7, 2022
Ise Grand Shrine is the most important shrine in the Japanese Shinto religion. It is a place of pilgrimage visited…
Clémentine SandnerJanuary 27, 2022
If you have seen the Studio Ghibli anime Princess Mononoke and were wondering where the inspiration for the natural environment…
Don KennedyDecember 21, 2021
Kyoto is one of my favorite cities not only in Japan but in the entire world. I love it as…
Burcu BasarNovember 19, 2021
Tokyo is one of the most underrated fall color viewing destinations in Japan. The city is home to some marvelous…
Burcu BasarNovember 17, 2021
International travelers often overlook the Tohoku region tucked between the populated Kanto area and the unpopulated but equally popular Hokkaido…
Burcu BasarNovember 16, 2021
I finally made peace with the fact that I must endure a wait for the fall colors to arrive in…
Burcu BasarNovember 11, 2021
At the boundaries of the Japanese archipelago, Hokkaido (北海道), whose kanji means “Path to the Northern Sea” is the northernmost…
Marie BorgersMay 14, 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
The last day of a trip is often gloomy, those last hours spent at the airport, reminiscing about all the…
Roméo ArnaultMarch 1, 2021
When you’re traveling with family, it’s not always easy to find activities in the big city that appeals to everyone.…
Roméo ArnaultMarch 1, 2021
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series of articles about the New Golden Route, a part of Japan…
Lucia TsujiguchiFebruary 12, 2021
I’m a big believer in cycling as the optimum method of exploring a new area — especially cycling in Japan. As…
David McElhinneyFebruary 10, 2021
Just outside the crowds of Kyoto city is a world of serene nature, vibrant culture, and deep history that you…
Todd FongFebruary 3, 2021
Just outside the crowds of Kyoto city is a world of serene nature, vibrant culture, and deep history that you…
Don KennedyFebruary 3, 2021
I’ve lived in Japan so long now and travelled so much around the country that I thought I might have…
Mark Brazil Ph.DDecember 18, 2020
Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio responsible for landmark films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited…
Joseph WentzSeptember 19, 2020
All across the world, landscapes change with the seasons. But few countries get as excited about these changes in nature…
Marion PontAugust 28, 2020
I can’t help but feel overcome with nostalgia when I think about Oji (王子). It was in this neighbourhood where…
Toshiko SakuraiAugust 21, 2020
Nestled in the southeast side of Kumamoto City's central ward, Suizenji Jōjuen Park (水前寺成趣園) is a Momoyama-style traditional garden that…
Liam DuffyJune 22, 2020
The beauty and elegance of the cherry blossoms (Sakura さくら•桜） in Japan are well known across the globe, drawing crowds…
Hazel TaylorJune 17, 2020
