Day Trips From Tokyo: 24 Hours in Kozushima An idyllic Island shrouded in mystery and legend, Kozushima is a delightful destination off the…
14 Traditional Japanese Towns That Still Feel Like They’re in the Edo Period With their charmingly retro architecture and atmosphere, these traditional towns around Japan offer a glimpse…
4 Museums You Won’t Want to Miss in Hakone Hakone is a popular and relatively accessible weekend destination for many Tokyoites. While tourism has noticeably…
Tokyo Day Trip: Discover Kanagawa’s Strawberry Road “There must be an easier way,” I thought, discreetly wiping the red juice from between my…
The Quiet Life: Putting the Spotlight on Ichihara City in Chiba Prefecture While the Ichihara Art x Mix festival is a must-see for residents and visitors alike,…
What’s New in Yokohama This Month: February 2021 As we enter the second month of 2021, Japan’s second largest city is having second…
What’s New in Yokohama This Month: January 2021 Yokohama has had many symbols over the years: Chinatown, the sail-shaped InterContinental Yokohama Grand, Landmark Tower…
Tensui Saryo: Tranquility Meets Luxury in Hakone Conveniently located just 1.5 hours by express train from Shinjuku Station, Tensui Saryo is a…
What’s New in Yokohama this Month: November 2020 Yokohama is Japan’s second-largest city, but that’s only if you’re counting the people. When it…
10 Kanto Spots To Take The Perfect Fall Foliage Photos Whether you call it autumn leaves, fall foliage, or changing of the leaves, there’s something…
The Ultimate Guide to Autumn Foliage In and Near Tokyo Japan abounds in maples, ginkgoes and other deciduous trees that dazzle us with fiery colors…
Herbal Healing: Two Wellness Retreat Destinations in Tokyo’s Backyard With the pandemic affecting our lives in numerous ways, many of us have found ourselves…
Kurkku Fields: Find Art, Rustic Accommodations and Fresh Produce at this Chiba Farm The first time I visited Kurkku Fields, it was in the dead of winter, a…
Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora: New Onsen Hotel Blends Tradition and Contemporary Style The perfect relaxing getaway is hard to find, but this luxurious retreat just a few…
Us, Bikes And Nothing but Nature: Cycling in the Wild in Chiba’s Minamiboso You can hear the waves splashing in the near distance. It’s hot but not humid…