AccommodationActivitiesFeaturedFoodKyushuSponsored Rest for the Weary: A Healing Trip to Nagasaki’s Ojika Island In hindsight, the timing couldn't have been more perfect. Having spent most of the prior week attempting to outmaneuver one…Todd FongNovember 4, 2024
FoodKyushuSponsored Eat as the Samurai Did 400 Years Ago in this UNESCO City of Gastronomy Explore Usuki, Japan's UNESCO City of Gastronomy with preserved ginger treats and cuisine once dined on by the samurai!Mika CunninghamMarch 13, 2024
Accommodation Accommodations in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Overnight Stay The first thing to do before undertaking a trip is to plan it: looking for which airline to fly with,…Maria PeñascalJune 6, 2022
AccommodationThings to Know What is a Ryokan? Discover this Traditional Japanese Accommodation Experiencing an authentic aspect of traditional Japan is a dream come true for any fan of Japanese culture. While traveling…Maria PeñascalApril 5, 2022
AccommodationActivitiesShikokuSponsored A Tale of Two Towns: A 3-Day Itinerary of Shikoku’s Ozu and Uwajima Towns Deep in the heart of Ehime Prefecture, a leisurely drive south of Matsuyama City, away from the throngs of tourists…Don KennedyMarch 11, 2022
ActivitiesChubuCulture Shida-tei: A Traditional Merchant House Along the Ancient Tokaido Road Japan is known for its beautiful juxtaposition of the old vs new, with traditional architecture scattered amidst city skyscrapers. Every…Lia YewJune 13, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesChubuCultureFoodSightseeingSponsored Traditional Japanese Experiences in Hamamatsu, Close to Tokyo and Kyoto In the culture of traditional Japan, the mountains have always held a deeply spiritual connection to the people. There is…Todd FongApril 21, 2021
ChubuCultureSightseeingSponsored A Walking Tour Through Traditional Japan in Niigata As the capital of Niigata Prefecture northwest of Fukushima, Niigata City sits on the west coast of Japan. The city…Richard MilnerFebruary 10, 2021
ActivitiesChubuCultureSponsored Gifu Prefecture: The Best Old Japan Experiences to See in Two Days From pictorial villages of traditional thatched-roof houses to one of Japan’s beloved onsen hot spring towns, a visit to Gifu Prefecture…Mika CunninghamFebruary 8, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesChubuSponsored A Taste of Traditional Farm Life in the Mountains of Mie If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to harvest your own food and then cook it for supper,…Cherise FongFebruary 8, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesCultureFoodKansaiSponsored Kayabuki: The Tradition of Thatched Roof Houses in Japan Near Kyoto Just outside the crowds of Kyoto city is a world of serene nature, vibrant culture, and deep history that you…Todd FongFebruary 3, 2021
ShikokuSightseeingSponsored Shikoku’s Iya Valley: Where History, Natural Beauty, and Mystery Collide There’s something so alluring and almost enigmatic about Iya Valley, tucked up in the northern mountains of Tokushima Prefecture. Whether…Lucy DaymanJanuary 29, 2021
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Ojika Island — The Joy of Traveling Solo If we are being completely honest, nobody in the world would consider 2020 to be a "pretty good year." On…Todd FongNovember 6, 2020
ChugokuSightseeing Joge: A Historical Country Town in Hiroshima Prefecture Joge (上下 町, Joge-cho) is a small town in Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県). In feudal times, the “Ginzan Kaido” (銀山街道), the…AlineOctober 21, 2020
AccommodationKansaiSponsored Staying At a Traditional Japanese House in Tamba Sasayama’s Umetan FUJI “Watch out for those deer!” I whispered, as a herd suddenly skipped across the road in the dark. It was…Mika CunninghamMarch 14, 2020
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Farmstay in Izumi in a Traditional Home Living in Tokyo is amazing, but at the same time, such a big metropolis can be overwhelming. Experiencing the rural…Maria PeñascalMarch 9, 2020
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Staying in a Kominka, a Traditional Japanese House on Ojika Island After trekking on abandoned Nozaki Island, we return to Ojika island for a stay in a traditional Japanese house. This…rachidaFebruary 11, 2020
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Northern Kumamoto: A Farm stay in Kikuchi sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters When we travel, we often stay in hotels and hostels, but these styles of…Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
AccommodationKansaiSponsored Find Tranquility on a Farm stay in Asuka Village, Nara Sponsored by Asuka Mura village, Nara Asuka (飛鳥) is a small village located less than 30 kilometers from Nara city.…Clémentine CintréAugust 23, 2019
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Two Unique Styles of Accommodations on Ojika Island Sponsored by Odika Town Ojika, a picturesque island off the coast of Nagasaki is a lovely destination to escape to,…Luca DenserJuly 31, 2019
AccommodationKyushuSponsored A Farm Stay Experience in Japanese Traditional House at Izumi, Only 3 Hours from Tokyo Sponsored by Izumi City The balance of traditional with the modern is one of the things visitors love most about…Marie HabasqueJanuary 19, 2019
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Enjoy Green Tourism with Farm Stay Experiences in Oita Prefecture Life in rural Japan is far removed from the mass of humanity you’ll find in a metropolis like Tokyo or…Andrew DeckDecember 6, 2018
AccommodationKyushuSponsored A Farm Stay in a 200 Year Old House in Kumamoto Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Before I get into the delights that befell us in this adorable and comfortable Farmer’s…Hazel TaylorMarch 10, 2018
AccommodationShikokuSponsored Stay at the Uchikobare, A Renovated Guesthouse with Century Year Old Walls Sponsored by Uchiko Town During a visit to Uchiko in Ehime Prefecture, you will discover beautiful old houses perfectly preserved…fabienneFebruary 3, 2018
AccommodationShikokuSponsored Staying in the Old Town, Ozu at Guesthouse Shiromachi Sponsored by Ozu City Ozu City in Ehime Prefecture, a much less crowded place on Shikoku Island, is known for…fabienneJanuary 28, 2018
AccommodationActivitiesKyushuSponsored Kunisaki Peninsula: Farm Stay with Locals Kunisaki Peninsula is located in the North-East of Kyushu island, in Oita prefecture. It is well-known as a place of temples, landscapes…Clémentine CintréNovember 9, 2017
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Kominka Gallery Mikura: An Artsy Farmer’s Homestay in Usa, Oita Sponsored by Tourism Oita We were invited to a place called Kominka "Gallery" Mikura, a lodging, which is owned…Christian BOctober 25, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Sado Island: Stay in Minshuku, A Traditional Japanese Inn Sponsored by Sado City Sado island called "Sado-ga-shima" in Japanese is the eighth largest island in Japan, and is located…EstelleJuly 3, 2017