Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat: Birds and Boat houses
When most people think of Kyoto, they picture famous shrines and bamboo forests. But the northern Kyoto fishing village of Ine is...
Sakura Jingu Shrine: Pretty in Pink Cherry Blossoms and Ribbons
There are plenty of places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo, but Setagaya’s Sakura Jingu Shrine has...
Tenku no Torii: Kawaguchiko’s Torii in the Sky
If you’re looking for breathtaking Mount Fuji views while in Kawaguchiko, perhaps you’ve come across Tenku no torii (torii in the sky)...
Exploring the Tarō Okamoto Memorial Museum
If you’re a fan of avant-garde artwork, you’ve probably heard of Tarō Okamoto. One of the biggest names in Japanese contemporary art,...
Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street: Tokyo’s Hidden Gem
Yearning to see a more “local” side of Tokyo, but still want the novelty thrills and a healthy dose of chill? Keep...
Off the Beaten Path: Reasons to Visit the Okitama Region
For fewer tourists and more local adventures, head to southern Yamagata
Yamagata isn’t...
Nanzen-ji: Heart of the Five Mountains.
'Temple Fatigue' is one of the most common afflictions affecting foreign visitors to Kyoto. Of course, each and every guidebook claims that...
Freshly Fried Seafood At The New Toyosu Market
Tokyo’s world famous Tsukiji Market has now officially re-opened further east as the Toyosu Market. It may...
The Garden of Fine Arts: Tadao Ando’s Quiet Gift to Kyoto.
There's every chance you haven't heard of The Garden of Fine Arts. Almost secretively, it lies hidden next to Kyoto's sprawling Botanical...
Yesterday’s Yamagata is Today’s Travel Treasure
If you’re looking to travel somewhere in Japan beyond the usual major cities, you could do a lot worse than Yamagata —...
