Surrounded by the mountains of southern Kyushu, the Hitoyoshi Kuma Area in Kumamoto Prefecture is blessed with a stunning landscape, a centuries-old history,…
Yvonne TanakaMarch 9, 2023
Tsuruoka City (鶴岡市) in Japan’s Tokohu region is truly a hidden gem of not only Japan but Japanese food culture.…
Richard MilnerDecember 27, 2021
Tsuruoka City (鶴岡市) and its surrounding region are, without a doubt, one of Japan’s most unique, hidden gems for travelers.…
Richard MilnerDecember 27, 2021
In the culture of traditional Japan, the mountains have always held a deeply spiritual connection to the people. There is…
Todd FongApril 21, 2021
Just outside the crowds of Kyoto city is a world of serene nature, vibrant culture, and deep history that you…
Todd FongFebruary 3, 2021
Curry is one of the most popular foods in Japan. But not just any curry: it's Japanese curry. This mild…
Joachim DucosNovember 17, 2020
Japanese cuisine includes a great variety of dishes, and, little by little, they are becoming known in Western countries. Many…
Maria PeñascalOctober 22, 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
Sponsored by Murakami City Located along the Sea of Japan about 4 hours from Tokyo is the small coastal city…
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
Nankan, in northern Kumamoto Prefecture, is in the district of Tamana. Although it’s a small town, it has gained a…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
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
If anyone is looking for a Rastafarian-inspired Japanese restaurant, look no further than Satta Yard in Nakatsu. About a 50-minute…
Mika CunninghamMay 18, 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 Toyama Prefecture Toyama Prefecture has an unusual geographic feature of having the seashore and the mountains separated by…
Joachim DucosDecember 16, 2018
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
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 Tourism Oita. In Japan, there are traditional Japanese inns, so-called ryokan. They offer us a gorgeous experience to…
Benoit TerreauOctober 2, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita. Only 30 minutes from Usuki Station, there is a farm-stay accommodation where you can fully experience…
Benoit TerreauSeptember 28, 2018
Sponsored by Akasaka Bar Yokocho. Akasaka Bar Yokocho is closed permanently. When the conviviality of Spanish tapas meets the promiscuity…
Marion PontAugust 29, 2018
Most cities in Japan have their own obligatory foreigner bar or restaurant. It's usually a place that serves foreign food,…
Ryann OverbayMay 23, 2018
Sponsored by Nagiso Town Yui-an Hostel and Cafe: Tradition and Modernity Existing in Perfect Harmony The Yui-an Hostel and Cafe…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 16, 2018
Nakayamaga is a mountainous region northwest of Kitsuki City (杵 築), in the Kunisaki Peninsula, Kyushu Island. It promotes "green…
Alix DurantouJanuary 14, 2018
Sponsored by Koshimizu Tourism Association Hokkaido is Japan's largest prefecture and is renowned for its incredible, mostly undisturbed landmass. Consequently,…
Tamara BurgessDecember 12, 2017
Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village In recent years, the Yamakoshi region in Niigata Prefecture has begun to focus on green and rural tourism.…
JulieDecember 5, 2017
Sponsored by Tourism Oita A Night at a Home-stay on Kyushu Island Experienced the bustling city life of Tokyo, the worlds…
NoémieNovember 15, 2017
Sponsored by Tourism Oita We were invited to a place called Kominka "Gallery" Mikura, a lodging, which is owned…
Christian BOctober 25, 2017
