Traveling Through Japan in the Age of Covid-19: A Personal Encounter I’ve always regarded the notion of traveling in a world without travelers as rather romantic:…
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Finding the Heart of Japan in Yakushima There is a saying in Yakushima: “The gods will provide.” I am not a religious…
Hakuba 47 – The Best Year-round Ski Resort Near Tokyo The Hakuba mountain range is the first section of the Japanese Alps that Siberian storms hit…
The Fight to Make Japan Accessible to All Travelers For some tourists, all it takes to spoil a lovely day of sightseeing in Tokyo…
Trekking the Daisetsuzan Grand Traverse in Hokkaido’s Playground of the Gods Japan’s largest national park, home to the tallest mountain in Hokkaido. The “playground of the…
10 Kanto Spots To Take The Perfect Fall Foliage Photos Whether you call it autumn leaves, fall foliage, or changing of the leaves, there’s something…
What to Do, See and Drink in Takehara City, Hiroshima Animal lovers with a passion for travel have been raving about Japan’s ‘rabbit island’ Ohkunoshima…
Tag Your Japan Travel Photos With #MyOwnPersonalJapan For A Chance to Win A Free Domestic Trip From JNTO This year was supposed to be a year of excitement, a series of life milestones…
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…
Herbal Healing: Two Wellness Retreat Destinations in Tokyo’s Backyard As the pandemic continues many of us have found ourselves newly exploring wellness options —…
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…
Achi Village: Japan’s Home for the Best Stargazing When poet Matsuo Basho referred to the “silent clouds of stars” he very well could…
Slipping Back In Time at Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki Street, A Hidden in Heaven Luxurious Inn There is something peculiar about traveling in Kyoto: the more you visit, the more hints…
