ActivitiesShikokuSponsored Tobe Ceramics and Sake – A Craft Experience Already on our way to Tobe we discover the flagship craft of the city – Tobe ceramics! Japanese ceramics are…Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
KyushuSightseeing Wisteria Fuji Tunnels and Other Things to See at Oita’s Senzai Park It's an indisputable fact that the Japanese people love their seasonal blossoms, and the yearly blooms of wisteria are no…Mika CunninghamApril 4, 2020
ActivitiesHokkaidoSponsored A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 3 A 3 Day Journey On The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
ActivitiesEventsKantoSponsored The Jewel of Shonan: Winter Illumination Paradise of Enoshima After a whole day walking around Enoshima, I was exhausted. The sun was setting and the chill was rising, but…Maria PeñascalFebruary 15, 2020
FoodKyushuSponsored Cultural and Culinary Fusion in Nagasaki Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau At the height of the Fall season, I recently had the pleasure of visiting…Derek YamashitaJanuary 15, 2020
FoodKyushuSponsored Exploring the Cuisine and Urban Nightlife of Fukuoka Day or night, Fukuoka city offers a dizzying array of food, from roadside yatai serving late night meals to exclusive…Derek YamashitaJanuary 15, 2020
ChugokuSightseeingSponsored Your Guide to One Perfect Day in Hiroshima We put together an itinerary of a few of the best things to see, do and eat on a perfect…Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
ChugokuSightseeingSponsored Miyoshi City – A Day Trip from Hiroshima by Bus A 90 minute morning bus ride, as it turns out, is a great time to think about monsters. Well, not…Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
ChugokuSightseeingSponsored The Summer Beauty of Korakuen, Okayama’s Premier Japanese Garden Sponsored by Okayama city, Okayama I admit it. By the time I had descended from Okayama Castle after viewing the…Todd FongSeptember 19, 2019
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Discover the mountains of Toyama Prefecture by bicycle Sponsored by Toyama Prefecture Toyama Prefecture has an unusual geographic feature of having the seashore and the mountains separated by…Joachim DucosDecember 16, 2018
ShikokuSightseeingSponsored A Shikoku guide: wild beauty and cultural wealth in the eastern part of the island Sponsored by Shikoku District Transport Bureau A trip to Shikoku - the smallest of the four Japanese archipelago islands -…Marion PontDecember 8, 2018
KantoSightseeingSponsored Enjoy the RWC with Jelly Fries, Unique Souvenirs and Tabi Culture in Gyoda, Saitama Sponsored by Gyoda City and Council for the promotion of Tambo Art. Gyoda City is a delightful little old town famous…Hazel TaylorNovember 15, 2018
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Discovering Kyushu: Top Things to Do in Nagasaki Prefecture 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
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Discovering Kyushu: Top Things to Do in Fukuoka Prefecture Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu, the southernmost among Japan's four main islands, is not the most popular destination for…Marion PontOctober 23, 2018
ChugokuSightseeing 3 Day Plan in Hiroshima – Visiting Miyajima, Mazda and Atomic Bomb Museum 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
ActivitiesOkinawa Fun with Monkeys at Ishigaki Yaima Village, Okinawa It seems a little sad to say but despite all of the wonders Ishigaki Island has to offer, one of…Hazel TaylorApril 12, 2018
KantoSightseeing Cherry Blossoms Viewing Through Tokyo The time has come: The cherry blossoms in Tokyo have reached their peak!But where can you best enjoy the white…Yvonne TanakaMarch 31, 2018
KantoSightseeingSponsored Discover Chichibu and Mitsumine Shrine, about 90 Minutes from Tokyo 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
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Kumamoto Castle: Learn the History In addition to being a charming and lively city, Kumamoto has a significant historical heritage. First, despite the damage caused…Pierre BabinMarch 3, 2018
KantoSightseeingSponsored A Mixture of Modernism and Authenticity: Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple, Skytree and Sensoji Temple Sponsored by Tokyo Metropolitan Government For any Tokyo traveler, Internet connection is a necessity. Simple tasks like interpreting a Japanese…Andrew DeckFebruary 27, 2018
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Discover Kumamoto’s History and Culture at Suizenji Park A must-stop when visiting Kumamoto, the charming Suizenji Garden is just 15 minutes by tram from the city center. Firstly,…Pierre BabinFebruary 22, 2018
ActivitiesChubuSponsored The Scenic Naegi Castle Ruins, the Machu Pichu of the East Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City History: A short distance from Nakatsugawa Station stands the ruins of Naegi Castle. Naegi Castle, which…Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 8, 2018
ShikokuSightseeingSponsored Discover the Satoyama Landscape in Uchiko Sponsored by Uchiko Town If you want to discover the authentic Japanese countryside, you should visit Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku…Fabienne CheneFebruary 7, 2018
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Himi and Its Treasures along the Sea of Japan Sponsored by Himi City With its gorgeous landscapes, Himi, a small town on the water by Toyama Bay, boasts fantastic…JulieDecember 23, 2017
ChubuCultureEventsSponsored Murakami Byobu Folding Screens Festival, Niigata Prefecture Sponsored by Murakami City Murakami city of Niigata prefecture saw great prosperity during the Edo period of Japan. The city…Jose MontañoDecember 7, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Escape from Tokyo in One Hour: The Prince Villa Karuizawa Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Tokyo can get overwhelming, especially for those living in the city. The city and outer…Ryann OverbayNovember 24, 2017
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Aso Kuju National Park: Stunning Nature around Yamanami Highway Rolling hills, luscious greenery, and fresh air are just a few of the pleasures to be enjoyed at Aso Kuju National…Tamara BurgessOctober 29, 2017
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Check out the Usuki Stone Buddha and Lotus Garden, Oita Sponsored by Tourism Oita Usuki, in addition to being a beautiful samurai town, is also home to an exceptional…EstelleSeptember 8, 2017