A Contemplative Stroll Along Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Path

The Philosopher’s Path, or Tetsugaku no michi, is a 2 km-long pedestrian pathway along a canal in the Northern Higashiyama area of...

Tocen Goshoboh: Luxury and Provenance in Arima Onsen 

When it comes to accommodation in Arima Onsen, you’ll find a range of options from dormitory to grandeur and all in between....

What to Eat and Drink in Arima Onsen 

Nestled in the Rokko mountains behind Kobe City, Arima Onsen is considered one of the oldest hot spring towns in Japan with...

Marquis Maeda’s Tokyo Legacy: A Tale of Two Homes

In Tokyo's peaceful Komaba district, the Japanese and European former homes of Marquis Maeda quietly await visitors.

Fun and Folk at the Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre

The Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre is the home of Kumamoto's craft and artisan heritage, housed in a beautiful museum space.

Natural History Comes To Life at Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science

Natural history and science come to life at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo's Ueno Park!

Intermediatheque Museum Tokyo: Curious and Curiouser 

If taxidermy, skeletons, minerals, and turn-of-the-century gadgets float your boat, Intermediatheque is for you. This free natural history museum beside Tokyo Station...

A Charming Expedition to Tokyo’s Ancient Egyptian Museum

The Ancient Egyptian Museum is a small corner space on the eighth floor of a nondescript building near Tower Records in Shibuya....

Japan Folk Crafts Museum in Tokyo: The Home of Japan’s Handmade Heritage

The Japan Folk Crafts Museum, hidden away in Tokyo's leafy Komaba district, is a must-visit for craft enthusiasts.

Sakurajima: A Casual Stroll Around Japan’s Most Active Volcano

Looming over the seaside city of Kagoshima, Sakurajima is Japan's most active volcano. But is this rumbly island actually safe to visit?

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