By the time we boarded the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano, my mother, who was visiting from America, had been touring…
Todd FongDecember 28, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters In the heart of Kyushu, Kumamoto Prefecture is a natural paradise best known as…
VoyaponDecember 14, 2019
Kyoto. The Old Capital. Its name alone brings to mind thoughts of Japan's rich cultural heritage. The enduring culture found…
Luca DenserSeptember 8, 2019
In one of our previous articles, we had an overview of the astonishing sights of Usa Jingu, Japan's first religious…
Luca DenserSeptember 5, 2019
Sponsored by Asuka Mura, Nara. When we talk about Japan's "old capital", most people think of Kyoto. Well-studied people also…
Clémentine CintréAugust 23, 2019
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY I remember my first visit to Enoshima, relaxing on its expansive beaches while taking in…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 17, 2019
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Mt. Takao is one of the most popular day hike destinations for Tokyoites, but where…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 5, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita When arriving in Taketa city for the first time, the best advice I can give you…
Todd FongFebruary 28, 2019
Sponsored by Kinki District Transport Bureau An important figure in 20th century Japanese literature, Akiko Yosano was born in Sakai,…
Joachim DucosJanuary 5, 2019
Japan in Autumn is so amazing, it dazzles the senses. It's not difficult to think about being overwhelmed by the…
Joachim DucosJanuary 1, 2019
Sponsored by Okayama City While Japan’s cherry blossom season has attained world renown, its fall foliage is at times just…
Andrew DeckDecember 19, 2018
Sponsored by Toyama Prefecture Toyama Prefecture has an unusual geographic feature of having the seashore and the mountains separated by…
Joachim DucosDecember 16, 2018
Sponsored by Shinshu-Iiyama Tourism Bureau Ascent to Kosuge Shrine The cedar trees were impossibly straight, like huge iron pipes driven into…
Todd FongNovember 27, 2018
Sponsored by Daisen Town. Rising up above the Sea of Japan in Tottori Prefecture, Mt Daisen is a sacred mountain…
Marion PontNovember 21, 2018
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association. I peered into the darkness beyond the corridor faintly lit by an…
Todd FongNovember 18, 2018
Sponsored by Daisen Town. Mt. Daisen, a sacred volcano shaped like Mt Fuji, is a mountain with an important religious…
Marion PontNovember 17, 2018
Sponsored by Hitoyoshi city Hitoyoshi is a small town nestled in the mountains of Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu. Hitoyoshi holds…
Joachim DucosNovember 4, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa city. Zen is probably one of the most illustrious Japanese philosophies. Synonymous with rest or well-being for…
LéoOctober 29, 2018
Do you know of the Nakasendo trail? Nakasendō, also called Kisokaidō, was one of the Edo Five Routes (Gokaidō 五街道) named Gokaidō during the Tokugawa…
LéoOctober 22, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Nakatsu is a historic city that stands on the northern part of Oita. With easy access…
Andrew DeckOctober 14, 2018
Yabakei Gorge is area in central Oita Prefecture that is home to stunning natural land formations and historic cultural landmarks.…
Andrew DeckOctober 12, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourist Association. Whether you are visiting as a tourist or a sports enthusiast traveling for 2019 Rugby…
Pierre BabinOctober 11, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita. Usuki is located in Oita prefecture, which has rich cultural heritages. Follow the guide and take a…
Benoit TerreauOctober 2, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Oita Prefecture has plenty of tourist attractions on offer, but you will not likely find Saiki Castle…
Benoit TerreauSeptember 24, 2018
Mount Hiei (比叡山) is a 841-meter-high mountain on the border of Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures. With a very long and renowed history,…
Luka JacksonJune 21, 2018
Tokyo's "Little Kyoto" If you find yourself in Tokyo, but daydream about the picturesque shrines, temples and gardens of Kyoto,…
Tamara BurgessMay 11, 2018
Sponsored by Keisei Railways If you have never set foot in Japan, and are going to be at Narita Airport…
JulieMarch 11, 2018
