As closed borders and shelter-in-place restrictions continue to be in effect around the world, travelers and travel-related service providers alike…
Todd FongJune 23, 2020
Wearing a Japanese kimono is an experience many visitors to Japan enjoy. For a small fee, women (and men) can…
Todd FongJune 7, 2020
Kimono 着物 are a traditional form of Japanese clothing worn by both men and women. Kimono are unique to Japan…
Todd FongApril 21, 2020
Saying thank you in Japanese can be more than a simple "arigatou". You can either add more words to it…
Stefania Da PontApril 7, 2020
Matsuyama in Shikoku, Japan is known for the Dogo Onsen, but also as a stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail.…
Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
Already on our way to Tobe we discover the flagship craft of the city – Tobe ceramics! Japanese ceramics are…
Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
Toon city, located in the northwestern prefecture of Ehime in Shikoku, is one of the undiscovered jewels of the prefecture.…
Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
Kimono are a traditional Japanese form of clothing worn by both men and women. Kimono is a garment that is…
Todd FongMarch 30, 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
Ohhhh, hand-made paper. I remember going through and feeling my mother's old collection of Japanese washi papers as a kid,…
Mika CunninghamMarch 19, 2020
When I was a kid, my mother thought it was best to keep my brother and I occupied with a…
Mika CunninghamMarch 19, 2020
“Watch out for those deer!” I whispered, as a herd suddenly skipped across the road in the dark. It was…
Mika CunninghamMarch 14, 2020
"Itadakimasu!” With my stomach already dangerously at capacity, I dove into my last order of soba (buckwheat) noodles in the…
Mika CunninghamMarch 13, 2020
Living in Tokyo is amazing, but at the same time, such a big metropolis can be overwhelming. Experiencing the rural…
Maria PeñascalMarch 9, 2020
Nagareyama: Birthplace of White Mirin Nagareyama Honcho 流山本町 is the heart of a group of towns in Chiba Prefecture —…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Weaving Under the Watchful Eyes of Masters Yuki is a small city in Ibaraki with an impressive history of unique…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 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
Japan is made up of 4 main islands, with a heritage, culture, and gastronomy that brings millions of visitors every…
rachidaFebruary 11, 2020
After trekking on abandoned Nozaki Island, we return to Ojika island for a stay in a traditional Japanese house. This…
rachidaFebruary 11, 2020
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau Japan’s mountainous landscape is made up of rich, volcanic soil which, combined with innovation…
Mark WebsterJanuary 15, 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
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau Japan's southernmost main island of Kyushu was once the center for Japanese civilization and…
Derek YamashitaJanuary 15, 2020
Takehara is a perfectly preserved Edo era merchant town with a long history of sake brewing and the birthplace of…
Todd FongJanuary 15, 2020
A 90 minute morning bus ride, as it turns out, is a great time to think about monsters. Well, not…
Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
I woke early in my 18th-floor room at Hiroshima's RIHGA Royal Hotel and peered sleepily through the curtains. I was…
Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
