Tokyo Day Trip: Discover Kanagawa’s Strawberry Road “There must be an easier way,” I thought, discreetly wiping the red juice from between my…
The Quiet Life: Putting the Spotlight on Ichihara City in Chiba Prefecture While the Ichihara Art x Mix festival is a must-see for residents and visitors alike,…
The Ultimate Guide to Autumn Foliage In and Near Tokyo Japan abounds in maples, ginkgoes and other deciduous trees that dazzle us with fiery colors…
Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora: New Onsen Hotel Blends Tradition and Contemporary Style The perfect relaxing getaway is hard to find, but this luxurious retreat just a few…
Us, Bikes And Nothing but Nature: Cycling in the Wild in Chiba’s Minamiboso You can hear the waves splashing in the near distance. It’s hot but not humid…
Odawara Guide: Top Seasonal Events and Things to Do for a Quick Getaway If your idea of a perfect escape entails exploring beaches, mountains, hot springs and temples…
Guide to Ibaraki: 10 Must-See Places in the Scenic Prefecture Ibaraki gets a bad rap for being Tokyo’s country bumpkin neighbor, but it’s precisely the…
Day Trips From Tokyo: Top 5 Places to View Japan’s Hydrangeas The rainy season in Tokyo spans almost the entire month of June. For some people,…
Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama: Your First-Class Choice for an Overnight Stay in Yokohama Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama sits right on top of Shin-Yokohama Station and is operated by JR-Central…
Day Trip from Tokyo: Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Hakone As spring makes a grand entrance, the entire country wakes up from hibernation and is greeted…
Day Trips from Tokyo: Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Kamakura While the notion of miyabi (elegance) dominated the aesthetic values of Japan up until the…
What To Do This Spring in Yokohama Throughout the ages spring has been welcomed in Japan with joy and celebration. Since as…
Plan a Secret Sakura Staycation at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa When sakura season rolls around, Tokyo’s top hanami spots can become a tad overwhelming. So…
Trace Edo-era Travelers’ Footsteps: A Guide to Walking Japan’s Hakone Hachiri Trail Many years ago, Edo-era travelers making their way between the Edo region (present-day Tokyo) and…
A Walk Through Time: A Guide to Five Days on the Nakasendo Way Japan’s diverse countryside and spectacular nature are best witnessed by pulling on a pair of…
