Located off the west coast of Japan, Sado Island is a short ferry ride from Niigata city. Ferries depart throughout…
Richard MilnerFebruary 10, 2021
The name Goto literally means 5 Islands, the number of islands the Goto Islands were traditionally said to contain. The…
Todd FongJanuary 28, 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
“It takes two entire years to pass a taiko apprenticeship. That means no drinking, no smoking, no social media. Do…
Lucy DaymanDecember 3, 2020
The mist was the defining factor of my experience on Rishiri Island (利尻島, Rishiri-tō). It became a welcome companion to my explorations,…
Lily Crossley-BaxterDecember 3, 2020
“Canceled?” I asked, looking out to the blue skies across our coast-side hotel breakfast. It seemed unlikely, but our boat…
Lily Crossley-BaxterDecember 3, 2020
Learning the art of curling from a 79-year-old Japanese man had never really been on my bucket list, but it…
Lily Crossley-BaxterDecember 3, 2020
It’s that time of the year again. The New Year is awaiting us, and with it, one of the most…
Yvonne TanakaNovember 4, 2020
Everyone has something that made them fall in love with Japan. For me, it was my love of kimono and sushi.…
Lia YewSeptember 21, 2020
A 3 Day Journey On The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…
Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
A 3 Day Journey on The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…
Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
A 3 Day Journey Along The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…
Mark WebsterMarch 19, 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
We've already discussed in a previous article how easy and inexpensive it is to reach Matsue by bus from Hiroshima;…
Todd FongJanuary 23, 2020
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau At the height of the Fall season, I recently had the pleasure of visiting…
Derek YamashitaJanuary 15, 2020
Day or night, Fukuoka city offers a dizzying array of food, from roadside yatai serving late night meals to exclusive…
Derek YamashitaJanuary 15, 2020
From 100 yen snacks at street stalls to the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the world, Japan truly is…
Derek YamashitaJanuary 15, 2020
Sponsored by Murakami City During the last day of my travels in Murakami City, I went to see the annual…
Derek YamashitaDecember 26, 2019
If you are looking for a deeper nature than big urban cities to admire the kouyou - the phenomenon of…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 2019
I had several opportunities to stay in Japanese ryokan, and I can say that these traditional inns are the epitome…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…
Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…
Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…
Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Kamae coastline Along the Bungo Channel, where Pacific Ocean marine currents combine with currents from Seto…
Aimée MoribayashiJuly 22, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita A Bounty of Seafood in the Bungo Channel Located in the southeast part of Oita Prefecture…
Aimée MoribayashiJuly 18, 2019
Located on the south east coastline of Oita Prefecture, Fukashima and Yakatajima islands are well-known for their turquoise waters where…
Aimée MoribayashiJuly 14, 2019
Sponsored by Asahikawa City Asahikawa is Hokkaido’s second largest city and, unlike its sleepy rural neighbors, has plenty to keep…
Andrew DeckMarch 24, 2019
