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Japan’s Tradition of Mixed Bathing is Alive and Well in Akita Prefecture

As you go along the winding, meandering dirt road, a hint of sulphur begins wafting through…

Take a Boat Tour Through Tenryukyo Gorge for Poetic Fall Foliage Views

“The Mississippi River will always have its own way; no engineering skill can persuade it…

5 Reasons to Visit Chofu City During – and After – Rugby World Cup 2019

The urban atmosphere of Tokyo can feel oppressive to those accustomed to a slower pace…

Hunt for the Hidden Autumn Wonders of Kansai

“Even in the ancient days, The Gods holding sway; I never heard the water Gleaming…

Guide to Tohoku Road Tripping: 9 Must-See Places and Events

Famous for its hearty food, energetic festivals and eccentric traditions, the region maintains a mysterious…

5 Secrets of Shikoku’s Kochi Prefecture Worth Discovering

Most first, and even second-time travelers, to Japan visit what has been dubbed The Big…

Traveling Around Japan for the Rugby? You Need This New Guide Magazine

It’s a moment Japan has been waiting for since July 2009, the day that sealed…

Guide to Iwate: Explore Morioka and Rugby World Cup Host City Kamaishi

When it was announced that a new stadium would be built in the quaint coastal…

Visit Japan’s Amami Islands for Turquoise Ocean, Unique Hotels & Shaman Culture

The lesser-known neighbor of Okinawa, the Amami archipelago is situated at Kyushu’s southernmost point and…

Sayama Green Tea School: Learn the Entire Process of Tea-making in Saitama

While picking tea leaves in the fields of the Sayama Green Tea School I glanced…

17 Unique Japan Experiences to Try While Traveling the Country

Whether you’re visiting Japan for the first time or looking for a new way to explore…

The 5 Most Mystical Places In Kamakura

There is no shortage of beautiful, historic shrines and temples in Kamakura. So much so…

48 Hours in Hamamatsu: Nature Hotspots and Peeks into Old Japan in Shizuoka Prefecture

If you’re looking for traditional atmosphere, unbelievable vistas and one of the greatest seafood-eating opportunities…

Bask in Luxury at Okinawa’s Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas

When I heard that Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas in Ishigaki, Okinawa was opening…

5 Days in Kyushu: A Guide to Exploring Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Kagoshima

Kyushu is the third largest island of Japan’s four main islands and though it’s one…