The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Onomichi is a port town flanked by mountains full of temples and historic buildings between Hiroshima and Kyoto …
Step back in time at the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage thatch-roof villages of Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture.
akehara and Saijo in Hiroshima prove to be 2 great destinations for trying premium sake—and getting a taste of …
A practical guide to getting to and exploring Ainoshima, aka Cat Island.
Go climb some mountains (and see some temples) in Kansai this autumn!
Take advantage of the special opening of the Kyoto Imperial Palace to the public this autumn!
A stunning and mysterious place with contrasting "heaven and hell" views thanks to the lush greens and a volcanic landscape.
Make your visit even more special by paragliding, sandboarding or going for a camel ride.
Read this before you send your winged camera into the skies.
Tanabata: A Love Story You may think that Tanabata only occurs on the memorable date of 7/7 (July 7th). But the …
Hokkaido and nature are practically synonymous - read our guide on various outdoor activities and plan your own …
5 of the scariest places in Japan that are not for the faint of heart—abandoned schoolhouses, hallucinations and other …
A rare chance to spend an evening with geisha without having to pay a hefty sum.
New to the country? Need a lot of stuff for cheap? Visit these secondhand shops in Japan and you'll be comfy and cozy …
Setting your dinner alight is a sure-fire way to spice up your evening, as well as create a delicious bowl of ramen!
There's lots to do while waiting for your flight right in New Chitose Airport—taste local specialties, take in a movie, …
One of the most stunning sights you'll ever see, but getting there is difficult. Let us help with our transportation …
Lake Toya is considered Hokkaido’s three great landscapes. Plus, onsen, hiking & summertime fireworks, the area makes …
We offer up some tips to help you plan your Hokkaido road trip — it's more cheapo-friendly than you expect and is a …
Views, architecture, beer and fresh seafood—a whole day of adventure awaits you in Sapporo!
Get off the tourist path and onto a sacred pilgrimage path. The Kumano Kodo in Wakayama Prefecture is a great place to …
Cycle from beach to beach with local soba for lunch and see the Okinawan town of Taketomi from a water buffalo cart—all …
An untamed area with mangroves, waterfalls and wildcats, Iriomote Island is a sub-tropical haven waiting to be explored.
Most of our readers will know Nara for its countless bowing deer, ancient temples and picturesque traditional streets. …