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
The island of Manebeshima (真鍋島), in Okayama Prefecture (岡山県), is a place in Japan that I have dreamed of visiting…
ClémentineMarch 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 SendaFebruary 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
Not far from Kobe City in Hyogo prefecture, is the onsen resort of Arima Onsen (有馬温泉). With a history dating back…
ClaudiaNovember 28, 2020
Japan, an archipelago studded with volcanos, is home to numerous onsen (natural hot springs) featuring an abundance of medicinal and…
Kimberly HughesAugust 20, 2020
