Old Meets New: The Six Most Beautiful Places in Japan Beauty might be subjective, but in Japan they’ve had that entire thing figured out since…
Spend a Night in a Modern Japanese Castle at Katsuragi Kitanomaru It was the first time we’d sat in an outdoor Japanese bath while it rained.…
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Yojiya Cafe Ginkakuji: Enjoy Coffee in an Old Machiya at Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion Boasting over 100 years in business, Yojiya has become almost synonymous to Japanese visitors to…
Soothe Your Soul with the Beauty of Kyoto’s Hosenin Temple Hosenin is a temple in Ohara district in Kyoto that holds many mysteries and delights…
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…
The Dorm Hostel Osaka: Heaven for Bibliophilic Budget Travelers You’ll find The Dorm Hostel Osaka smack dab in the middle of Osaka’s entertainment district…
Enjoy a Luxurious Tropical Getaway at Hoshinoya Taketomi Island Just a short 10-minute boat ride from Ishigaki Island lies the beautiful and extraordinarily well-preserved…
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Guide to Kusatsu Onsen: A 3-Day Plan For Exploring Gunma’s Historic Town Celebrated by philosophers, painters and high-ranking gentry as a haven of Japanese culture, wellness and…
Discover the Bright Lights in the Scenic Nagano City of Suwa “Oh look, it’s a heart!” I hear a child say to their parents. It is…
New Ryokan Celebrates Yokohama’s International Appeal The port city of Yokohama has long been known as a place where different cultures…
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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.…
