Tohoku, a famed region in northern Japan, known for its breathtaking landscapes, historical sites, and deep-rooted traditions, offers a remarkable…
VoyaponNovember 7, 2024
Winter is a great time to visit Japan. You can have fun doing different winter sports, fill your stomach with…
Thomas SiebertFebruary 25, 2022
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
Venturing into the heartland of samurai history and culture may be closer than you imagine. If you find yourself in…
Cherise FongDecember 15, 2021
Sponsored by Reconstruction Agency A health resort (Kurort in German) is usually regarded as a place of physical cleansing and…
Johanna ChristophNovember 25, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City While many foreigners know and love sake, Japan’s world-famous rice wine, few know about the deep…
Andrew DeckMarch 18, 2018
A small onsen village in the mountainous outskirts of Yonezawa City, Shirabu Onsen has maintained its rural hot spring experience…
Andrew DeckMarch 15, 2018
Otako Poppo, literally “toy hawk,” is one of the ancient traditions of Yamagata Prefecture. Beyond its use as a children's…
Joachim DucosMarch 13, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City While you may be able to find familiar staples of Japanese cuisine, such as ramen or…
Andrew DeckMarch 12, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City Yonezawa City is no stranger to snow. Located in southeastern Yamagata Prefecture, near the Fukushima border,…
Andrew DeckMarch 11, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City Yonezawa Beef, One of the Three Best Wagyu in Japan If you're a meat lover, chances…
Joachim DucosMarch 10, 2018
Article sponsored by Yonezawa City Uesugi Kenshin, A Famous Samurai Rests in Yonezawa Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578) was one of the…
Joachim DucosMarch 8, 2018
Japan's volcanic terrain is known for its numerous hot springs. The Japanese love the chance to relax in baths made…
Joachim DucosMarch 7, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City Shinkansen in the Snow If you've ever been in Tokyo during a winter storm, then you…
Joachim DucosMarch 5, 2018
Kumano Kodo - A Pilgrimage Trail Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Japan has an ancient ascetic religion which…
VoyaponFebruary 2, 2018
Where is Yamadera "Mountain Temple"? The area of Northern Honshu known as Tohoku is not always the first destination…
Alex EhrenreichApril 26, 2017
Japan, especially North Japan, has many camp sites to offer, they are usually well designed and neatly laid out. I…
Ryann OverbayAugust 12, 2016
Looking for a day hike with views that will take your breath away? Yamadera (literally 'Mountain Temple' 山寺) is a…
Maia HallApril 14, 2016
