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Travel Japan: Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto

The history of cherry blossom-viewing dates back to middle of 9th century when emperor Saga…

Tokyo Day Trip: Discover Kanagawa’s Strawberry Road

“There must be an easier way,” I thought, discretely wiping the red juice from between my…

Travel Japan: A Weekend Getaway to Kanagawa’s Onsen Paradise

The city of Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is something of a middle child of south-central Japan,…

Discover Japan: Hakone’s Modern Geisha Experience

We stood face to face, both of us with our feet planted at their widest…

What’s So Special About Aomori Apples?

The Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center – ASPAM – smells like apple pie. There are coolers…

5 Best Places in Japan to Visit Hot Springs Resorts

For anyone interested in traveling to Japan, indulging in the country’s unique hot springs culture…

Hakone Day Trip: TW’s Guide to Dining, Onsen & Mount Fuji Views

With amazing history, culture and wilderness, along with selections of rustic to avant-garde cuisines and…

Fukushima’s Road to Revitalization and Sustainability

To almost everyone outside of the Japanese archipelago, the name Fukushima evokes a singular idea.…

Travel Kyushu: A Quick Guide to Oita Prefecture’s Culinary Wonders and Farm Stay Experiences

Oita Prefecture in Kyushu is well-known for its onsen. But you should also visit the…

Travel Japan: The Forgotten Stretch of the Izu Peninsula

In recent years the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture has become one of Honshu’s primary…

Tokyo Day Trip: Take a Shopping Excursion to Yokosuka

One tends to associate Yokosuka as home of the American naval base. However, after a long-awaited year of…

Kamakura Day Trip: TW’s Guide to Temples, Dining & Drinks

One of Japan’s ancient capitals first governed by a shogun and the birthplace of wabi…

Tokyo Day Trip: Visit Izu Peninsula’s Seaside Resort Town of Atami

Atami, the gateway to Izu Peninsula, is less than an hour by bullet train from…

Travel Japan: A Luxury Stay on the Shima Peninsula

A secluded onsen ryokan located on a hill overlooking Ago Bay, Basaratei is one of…

Kansai Travel: Where to View Plum Blossoms Near Kyoto and Nara

“In this propitious time of early spring, the weather is clear and the wind mellow.…