Nasu: Explore the Many Landscapes of Tokyo’s Northern Neighbor As Tokyoites are well aware, opportunities abound for short getaways from the frenetic pace of…
Day Trips From Tokyo: 7 Things To Do, See and Eat in Chichibu Located in Saitama Prefecture, this mountainous locale is the prefecture’s largest municipality known for its…
Day Trips From Tokyo: Wandering Around Enoshima Island Kate takes us on a day trip to Enoshima island, about 1-hour south of central…
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,…
Day Trips From Tokyo: Hiking Nenogongen in Saitama Prefecture The mountainous terrain of Japan leaves avid hikers and nature enthusiasts completely spoiled for choice…
Enoshima- An Overnight Island Escape from Near Tokyo If you’re craving an island getaway but have a limited time and budget to spend,…
Find Your Heart in Hakone Whether you are seeking a relaxing or invigorating getaway, the Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora is…
7 Kamakura Confectionery Shops For Traditional Japanese Sweets Often beautiful and delicate, always delectable, Japanese confectionery, called wagashi, have a knack for lifting…
Three Days Under the Gaze of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture’s Izu City One of the few blessed areas in Japan to be sitting at the foot of…
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…