Think Spring: Japan’s 2019 Cherry Blossom Forecast Released There are no surprises with the 2019 Cherry Blossom Forecast courtesy of the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC)…
Make the Most of Winter with These 4 Weekend Adventures from Tokyo Winter in Japan is a magical time of the year thanks to the soft, powder…
Skiing, Snowboarding & Craft Beer: A Guide to Japan’s Perfect Winter Trifecta The secret is out – Japan is one of the world’s snowiest places. It may…
The Ultimate Guide to Autumn Foliage In and Around Tokyo Japan abounds in maples, ginkgoes and other deciduous trees that dazzle us with fiery colours…
Discover the Hiking Trails and Autumn Foliage of Yatsugatake As fall settles in and you think about getting out and enjoying the nice weather…
Head to Mitake and Odake for the Best Hiking in Tokyo Climbing Mount Odake is the most convenient day hike from Tokyo aside from Mount Takao.…
Cool Down with 5 Fun-Filled Summer Escapes While Tokyo swelters in its mid-summer heat and humidity, weekends and holidays present the perfect…
Hiking Guide to Mount Tanzawa In the northwest section of Kanagawa Prefecture, the wilderness area surrounding Mount Tanzawa is a…
Sunrise at Mount Fuji: Your Complete Climbing Guide With Mount Fuji’s climbing season officially opening July 1, conquer Japan’s tallest peak with advice from TW’s…
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…
