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Hotel Okura and its Nikko brand have always been some of the crown jewels of Japan’s hospitality industry. The branding is familiar to most of us who travel, as is the reputation…
By MatthewEditor
The June issue of Tokyo Weekender magazine is now on the shelves around Tokyo – we hope you can pick your copy up soon, or at least look forward to reading our…
Looking for a way to start your summer out with a bang? How about a costumed run through nature, around 15 obstacles, Takeshi’s Castle style? by Tamatha Roman If this sounds like…
Affectionately called the City of Trees, Sendai is known for the abundant greenery, rich culture, numerous universities and variety of festivals that make it the beating heart of Tohoku. The capital of…
Akita’s Nairiku Line takes you on a spectacular journey from a Samurai town known as the “little Kyoto” of the north, through mountains and across rivers to the deepest lake in Japan…
From the mountains around the ancient capital, through thick forest, traversing rapids and down into the calm waters of Kyoto, the Hozugawa Riverboat cruise is a unique way to experience Japan. by…
Ever tried horse riding in Japan? Though an experienced rider back in France, Weekender’s Ingrid Dubreuil had never so much as hopped in the saddle since moving to Tokyo. So what happened…
By Weekender Editor
Chiba, Tokyo’s neighbor to the east, may have more to offer than you think. If the first and last thing you know about the prefecture is its Disney resort, Narita Airport or…
An in parts Ernest Hemingway-inspired enclave sits on the tropical Boso Peninsula – and it’s less than a couple of hours from Tokyo… It is a love affair with the area that…
Next time you fancy a snack with your beer, you’d be wise to think carefully about the provenance of your nuts… “When I see those bocchi in the fields I’m probably like…
It’s that time of year again! Winter is behind us, we hope, and the warm weather is finally starting to appear. This means picnics in the park and cherry blossoms that are…
Nokogiriyama – the “saw-tooth mountain – in Chiba, is one of the best day-trips from Tokyo but for some reason its great hiking and wonderful views are lesser known than those of…
As the weather begins to warm up in Tokyo – whether you are celebrating budding blossoms or blighted by seasonal allergies – there has to be something of a spring in your…
In case you’re planning to attend Fuji Rock, climb Mount Fuji or go camping this summer, the Tokyo Outdoor Weekend has what you need to survive the wilderness in style. Sporting a…
By Vivian Morelli
You’ve got to eat, especially after discovering the best of Nagasaki or seeking Japan’s Hidden Christians. In Japan, you won’t go far without someone proudly telling you – or hundreds of colorful…
When our travels took us to Kyushu in search of Nagasaki’s hidden Christians, we felt we must take a peek around the city itself. Here is a quick roundup of six of…
Slaughtered for their faith, they fled to the islands off Nagasaki and hid. But who were the Hidden Christians and just what do the Goto Islands have to offer travellers now? by…
The blue sheet shanty towns that fill gaps all around Tokyo – under train tracks, beside highways and on the riverbanks – hold more than perhaps first meets the eye. by Stack…
