If you're looking for a captivating destination that blends culture, history, and nature, Shizuoka Prefecture is the place to be!…
Anna ToccoliJanuary 24, 2024
The fabled Momotaro Peach Boy may have killed a few ogres, but Okayama (岡山) is steeped in many timeless ingredients…
Cherise FongNovember 12, 2020
If we are being completely honest, nobody in the world would consider 2020 to be a "pretty good year." On…
Todd FongNovember 6, 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
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
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
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 Okayama city, Okayama The tip of his knife sliced through the cucumber, first in a half dozen vertical…
Todd FongSeptember 21, 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
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
Sponsored by Tourism Oita February is a bit of an odd time for a farm stay in Oita Prefecture. According…
Todd FongFebruary 26, 2019
Sponsored by Okayama City Located along the southeastern edge of the Chugoku region, Okayama City is most famous for its…
Andrew DeckDecember 20, 2018
Sponsored by Toyama Prefecture Toyama Prefecture is particularly famous for its gigantic bay where it is possible to admire the sea…
Joachim DucosDecember 15, 2018
Sponsored by Shiga Prefecture Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture is not well known to tourists although it is only 10 minutes…
Joachim DucosNovember 29, 2018
Niigata is famous for everything from rice and sake, to seafood and soybeans. Here's our guide to the best in…
Marion PontJuly 31, 2018
You may have seen this dark blue sign (below) in malls, restaurant halls, or storefronts. This logo invites food lovers…
Nina CataldoMay 2, 2018
Sponsored by Himi City Himi, a small town in Toyama Bay, located in Toyama Prefecture, owes its attractiveness to its distant…
JulieDecember 30, 2017
Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing weekend at a couple of different…
Ryann OverbayDecember 3, 2017
Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Tokyo can get overwhelming, especially for those living in the city. The city and outer…
Ryann OverbayNovember 24, 2017
Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Planning to visit Japan on business? Swinging through Tokyo on your way to somewhere new? Whatever…
Ryann OverbayNovember 20, 2017
Tsuruga City in Fukui prefecture nests right on the west coast, taking pride in its incredibly fresh and delicious seafood.…
Nina CataldoAugust 13, 2016
If you're a fish lover and you want to get a practical demonstration on how a wholesale market operates, Tsukiji…
Meghalee GoswamiMay 30, 2016
Here's a perfect destination for all you foodies and artists out there - if you especially like tuna, the Japanese…
Nina CataldoApril 15, 2016
