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.…
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.…
5 Top Spots to View Japan’s Hydrangeas in June The rainy season in Tokyo spans almost the entire month of June. For some people,…
5 of Kamakura’s Most Overlooked Temples and Shrines Located about 40 miles south of Tokyo, Kamakura used to be the de facto capital…
The Magic Spell of Zagyosoh Luxury Ryokan in Shizuoka As our hotel attendant, Lee, opens the door to our villa suite, I’m busy making…
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…
Explore the Special Gardens of Yokohama A vibrant and picturesque city known for its historic downtown port district, futuristic architecture and…
Daytripping in Narita: An Area Guide More than an airline hub, this Chiba Prefecture town has a lot to offer, whether…
Where to Go Glamping in Japan You can tell everyone you’re going camping, but you don’t actually need to get your…
How to Get Out of Tokyo Without Leaving Tokyo As I stood on the edge of a seven-or-so meter drop, preparing to jump into…
4 Reasons to Stay at Brown’s Field Farm in Chiba Whether you think of it as a detox retreat, or simply a peaceful getaway, spending…
Be Dazzled at Hakone’s Glass Forest Museum Take a glittering tour of one of Hakone’s classic museums. Like the art form of…
Take a Journey into the Heart at The Museum of the Little Prince The Museum of the Little Prince in Hakone offers a trip into outer space –…
Tobu World Square Provides Miniature Monuments and Maximum Camp This outdoor architectural museum in Nikko sets the world stage with skillful miniature reproductions of…
Walk Around All 29 Stations of the Yamanote Line for a Cause Forget riding the Yamanote Loop Line … how about walking or running it? Try to…
