Discover Takayama Through The Eyes of the Locals Chiemi Okazaki works part-time in a coffee store in the center of Takayama where she enjoys…
48 Hours in Kanazawa — Dig Deeper into Japan’s Gold Leaf Capital Connected to Tokyo by the Hokuriku Shinkansen since 2015, it’s never been easier to visit Kanazawa,…
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi: New Osaka Hotel Focuses on Culture and Creativity Inspired by Osaka’s vibrant culture and community of musicians and visual artists, Nest Hotel Japan…
Nageiredo Temple: Hike to Japan’s Most Dangerous National Treasure in Tottori Prefecture In the seminal travel book, The Inland Sea, author Donald Richie wrote, “The Japanese are…
Sip Tea in the Clouds at Mount Oyama’s Teahouse Sekison On the eastern edge of the Tanzawa Range in Kanagawa Prefecture, Mount Oyama rises over…
10 Prefectures Japanese People Never Visit That You Totally Should NTT Docomo’s survey section Minna no Koe asked the question “Which prefecture are you least…
Ibaraki at a Glance — Discover Some of the Prefecture’s Best Kept Secrets While many people hate on Saitama and give it nicknames like dasaitama (a play on…
Discover the Stunning Scenery and Culture of Kyushu’s Famed “99 Islands” Hundreds of verdant islands dotted across a bay of bright blue, shimmering waters as far…
6 Reasons to Visit Picturesque Karatsu in Kyushu The city of Karatsu is one of Kyushu’s best-kept secrets. Located in the northwestern part…
8 of the Most Beautiful Parks & Gardens in Tokyo Summer is slowly warming up our hearts, and we’re constantly looking for an excuse to…
48 Hours in Miyazaki: The Heartbeat of Japan In just under two hours, my travel party and I have swapped Tokyo for palm…
Plan Your Kyushu Getaway: Two Luxury Hotels and Top Sightseeing Tips There are many ways to get to know Kyushu, but if you want to absorb…
Try Fukuoka’s Most Famous Tonkotsu Ramen at Ichiran in Kyushu Fukuoka is famous across Japan for one specific type of noodles: tonkotsu ramen, or ramen…
Make the Most of the 10-Day Golden Week with These Japan Getaways With the ascension of a new emperor and the introduction of the Reiwa Era, this…
Fukuoka Dining: Enjoy Spicy Cod Roe at Japan’s First Mentaiko Speciality Restaurant Fukuoka’s best-known export abroad may be tonkotsu ramen, but the city is also famous within…
