5 Adventure Activities in Okinawa (That Aren’t Snorkeling or Diving) The tropical paradise of Okinawa is well known for its snorkeling and diving spots surrounding its southern isles, but…
The Definitive Guide to Japan’s 34 National Parks, from Hokkaido to Okinawa Japan has a total of 34 national parks, with two to three of them added only…
48 Hours in Nikko: A Complete Itinerary of What to Do, Where to Eat & Where to Stay Nikko: one of the most famous areas in Japan, and home to Nikko Toshogu Shrine…
Why Hakuba Valley is the Best Place for Spring Skiing in Japan When you take the ski lift up to the very top of the mountains at…
New Secret Luxe Glamping Spot Opens in Tokyo’s Okutama Region A new luxury camping experience redefines what you can expect from a night in Tokyo.…
What It’s Like to Drive a Porsche SUV Around Fukushima’s Countryside When Porsche recently asked Weekender if we would be interested in test driving four of their brand-new SUVs…
Top Things to Do, Eat, and See in Tohoku The 2011 earthquake and tsunami left the Tohoku region devastated, but far from beaten. If…
Weekending It in Ito, Shizuoka Nestled in a bay to itself, just past the reach of the outbound flow of…
Two Ways to Do Halloween in Japan: Disneyland and Universal Studios Judging by heavily decorated department stores, you’d think that Halloween in Japan is the most important…
4 Ways to Find Your Perfect Kyushu We’ve created four trips to suit four types – pick your favorite or combine them…
10 Kanto Spots to Make Your Photos of Autumn in Japan Pop Whether you call it autumn leaves, fall foliage, or changing of the leaves, there’s something…
Why a Bicycle Tour is the Best Way to Explore Osaka As autumn kicks in and temperatures start to cool down, conditions get better for venturing…
What It’s Like to Cycle for Three Weeks in Hokkaido Pushing our laden bicycles out of the ferry’s darkened hull we had no idea that…
Three of the Best Island and Beach Escapes in Japan Japan is not revered for its beaches. A quick Google search for “best beaches in…
Mountains, Waterfalls, and Pony Rides Are Just ‘Round the Bend in Aikawa One of the things that never fails to surprise even long-term Tokyo residents is just…
