New Book Explores 100 of Japan’s “Hidden Towns” Every traveler in Japan is going to hit the big cities, and places like Kyoto,…
5 Adventure Activities in Okinawa (That Aren’t Snorkeling or Diving) The tropical paradise of Okinawa is well known for its snorkeling and diving spots surrounding its southern isles, but…
14 Traditional Japanese Towns That Still Feel Like They’re in the Edo Period With their charmingly retro architecture and atmosphere, these traditional towns around Japan offer a glimpse…
The Unlikely Connection Between Thomas Edison and Iwashimizu Hachimangu In southern Kyoto, you’ll find Iwashimizu Hachimangu, a shrine that has been famous for its…
The World’s Best Hot Springs: Picked by Japan’s Most Famous Female Comedy Group They’re the most famous all-female comedic trio in Japan. Known collectively as Mori San Chu;…
Daiwa Royal: New Kyoto Hotel Fuses Japanese Tradition with Cutting-Edge Tech The first thing you see when you walk through Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto’s lattice…
Shimokitazawa Gets Its First Hostel This April Shimokitazawa is one of Tokyo’s most popular neighborhoods for lovers of alternative live music, vintage…
New Elegant, Arty Hotel is the Perfect Retreat for a Rainy Day in Kanazawa There’s an old Japanese proverb that says, “You can leave without your lunchbox, but never…
TRUNK: Harajuku’s Hippest Hotel Also Has a Conscience If TRUNK (HOTEL) were a person, here’s how they’d likely be described: That friend who’s…
Chikusenso: A Hidden Jewel of a Ryokan in Tohoku A luxurious ryokan awaits you in Tohoku. By Koko Shinoda Between Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures…
The Definitive Guide to Japan’s 34 National Parks, from Hokkaido to Okinawa Japan has a total of 34 national parks, with two to three of them added only…
Take a Walk with an Akita Inu on Google View While not all of us can claim to be as dog mad as Edo Period…
48 Hours in Nikko: A Complete Itinerary of What to Do, Where to Eat & Where to Stay Nikko: one of the most famous areas in Japan, and home to Nikko Toshogu Shrine…
Why Hakuba Valley is the Best Place for Spring Skiing in Japan When you take the ski lift up to the very top of the mountains at…
New Hot Spring Resort in Kumamoto Offers Six Ways to Relax Looking to get out of the city? Why not head to Yutorelo Yamaga, a new…
