As global tourism rebounds in the post-pandemic world, travelers must think about how their travel practices impact the places they…
Todd FongMarch 8, 2024
The Tohoku region, tucked between the geographically largest region of Japan, Hokkaido, and the country’s most populated region, Kanto, carries…
Burcu BasarFebruary 10, 2023
Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県) is located in Japan’s northern Kanto region, only a couple hours by train from Tokyo. Home to…
Anna ToccoliJanuary 20, 2023
More often than not, autumn often gets overshadowed by cherry blossoms in springtime in Japan. However, autumn holds a special…
Ariel LeeNovember 30, 2022
The first thing to do before undertaking a trip is to plan it: looking for which airline to fly with,…
Maria PeñascalJune 6, 2022
Stretching along a beautiful section of Japan’s east coast, Ibaraki Prefecture features a wonderfully diverse range of things to see…
James DaviesApril 21, 2022
Experiencing an authentic aspect of traditional Japan is a dream come true for any fan of Japanese culture. While traveling…
Maria PeñascalApril 5, 2022
There’s hardly a traveler to Japan who hasn’t thought about, read, or traveled to Kyoto’s cultural capital or Hyogo’s Himeji…
Mika CunninghamMarch 29, 2022
Deep in the heart of Ehime Prefecture, a leisurely drive south of Matsuyama City, away from the throngs of tourists…
Don KennedyMarch 11, 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
The fact that I had made it this far down the canyon, wading and sometimes swimming in the river's cold…
Todd FongDecember 23, 2021
I was waiting for my dinner, sitting on the tatami floor at a ryokan in Oita prefecture. I didn't know…
Maria PeñascalDecember 10, 2021
A few years ago, I caught a glimpse of an unforgettable scene while traveling through Semboku (仙北) in Akita Prefecture…
Clémentine CintréOctober 19, 2021
I am definitely late to the Japanese onsen appreciation party, and Aoni Onsen located in the remote woods of the…
Burcu BasarOctober 15, 2021
Situated in the west of the Japanese Alps, in the north of Gifu prefecture, the Hida (飛騨) region is home…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
Nestled in the mountains of Gifu prefecture, Gero Onsen (下呂温泉) is one of Japan’s top three hot spring destinations. Its…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
Shimane Prefecture is relatively unknown to foreign visitors. However, I have had the opportunity to visit several times, and it…
Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
Despite numerous journeys across Japan and the constant quest to discover more off-the-beaten-track destinations, Tsuwano (津和野) in Shimane Prefecture, was…
Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
Ever since the remote village of Shirakawa-go (白川郷) was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, it has…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
Riding northwards into Shimane Prefecture, I was treated to a whistle-stop tour of what the region had in store for…
Callum HoweMarch 22, 2021
Ako a smaller city in Japan that is perfect for a short stay if you are looking for an off-the-beaten-track…
Thomas SiebertMarch 20, 2021
The island of Manabeshima (真鍋島), in Okayama Prefecture (岡山県), is a place in Japan that I have dreamed of visiting…
Clémentine CintréMarch 18, 2021
Kyushu’s northeastern Oita prefecture is a region rich with travel opportunities, from the retro bathing destination of Beppu to the…
Kimberly HughesMarch 10, 2021
Sado Island has a richly-diverse local tradition and community off the west coast of Japan near Niigata City (新潟市). Known…
Richard MilnerFebruary 10, 2021
From pictorial villages of traditional thatched-roof houses to one of Japan’s beloved onsen hot spring towns, a visit to Gifu Prefecture…
Mika CunninghamFebruary 8, 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
I have always loved winter and snow even more. Coming from the south of France, where it barely snows once…
Joachim DucosDecember 18, 2020
