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Over the last few years, as demand for Japanese whisky has skyrocketed, Japan has seen a huge boom in craft whisky distilleries. However, few have attracted quite the same level of attention…
By Mac Salman
The arrival of summer means the coastal areas of Japan are ripe for discovery. Unbeknownst to many, Japan does boast beautiful seaside destinations in some parts with refreshingly cool ocean water to…
By Samantha Low
The tranquility of Japan’s temples and is hearty and healthy, and chasing it down with shrines, vast landscapes, healthy food and an onsen soak all make for a wellness vacation, or “wellcation.”…
By Zoria Petkoska
When the English archeologist William Gowland saw the major mountain chain in the middle of Honshu he thought they resembled the European Alps so he named them accordingly. Later, English missionary Reverend…
By Patrick Murphrey
As we carefully plan our post-pandemic travels, personal health and safety remain among our top priorities. Okinawa’s subtropical climate makes it an ideal place at any time of year to take a…
By Weekender Editor
Practically sitting on Taiwan’s doorstep, these islands are the tropical getaway you have been longing for. Your first stop, Ishigaki, is accessible via direct flights from Japan’s mainland. Although we saved our…
By Kimberly Hughes
Nothing beats a relaxing hot spring experience after a long day of shopping and this is exactly what you can experience at Konohana no Yu in Shizuoka Prefecture. Built on a hill on the…
As a foreigner living in Japan, some of the best travel deals are occasionally just out of our reach. While missing out on WiFi package deals and discounted meals can be a…
By Jordan Green
As you go along the winding, meandering dirt road, a hint of sulphur begins wafting through your nose. Upon arrival, one finds no TV, no major electric appliances, no modern comfort at this…
By Nao Takahashi
When I heard that Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas in Ishigaki, Okinawa was opening a new wing, I sprung at the chance to head down south. Located closer to Taiwan then…
By Alex Shapiro
TW recently enjoyed a short stay in the sub-tropical climate of Okinawa for the prefecture’s 11th annual International Movie Festival. The three-day celebration always attracts large crowds, particularly for the red-carpet event…
By Matthew Hernon
Kyushu’s southernmost prefecture of Kagoshima is an enchanting region whose numerous attractions include warm tropical weather, all manner of onsen (fancy a bath of hot sand or mud?), and even a majestic…
Based in Akita’s Semboku City, the Warabi-za dance and theater troupe has put on 250 shows a year for almost 70 years and shows no signs of stopping. Lauded as one of…
By Lisa Wallin
Though Noshiro’s primary claims to fame are its wood industry and its basketball team, the city boasts unique architectural structures, extraordinary woodcraft prowess, and an awe-inspiring summer festival. Dining in Style: Kaneyu…
In our “Art of Akita” series, we explore the region through the eyes of an artist to discover the unique characteristics of the region. “The preparation of good food is merely another…
In our “Art of Akita” series, we explore the region through the eyes of an artist to discover the unique characteristics of the region. Framed by its long harsh winters and short…
In our “Art of Akita” series, we explore the region through the eyes of an artist to discover the unique characteristics of the region. Art comes in many forms, and Akita, with its…
Just a short 10-minute boat ride from Ishigaki Island lies the beautiful and extraordinarily well-preserved island of Taketomi. With an area of only 5.42 kilometers squared and hosting only three small villages,…
