Heading North? Check Out This Massive 6-Pointed Star Fort: Goryokaku in Hakodate
Ah, Hokkaido. Japan’s great white north. The country’s mysterious, Northern-most island draws skiers and ice sculpture enthusiasts from all corners of the...
Japanese Summer Accessories to Keep You Cool All Season Long
Summer is a great time for travel, but summers in Japan, with soaring temperatures and high humidity, are no joke. Luckily, there...
Kabuki Single Act Tickets at Kabukiza Theatre, Tokyo
Heading to Tokyo and looking for something traditional to do? The Single Act Tickets at 'Kabukiza', the premier Kabuki theatre in Tokyo,...
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...
The Jizo Statue: Japan’s most helpful Buddhist icon
As you journey across the Japanese countryside, riding the rails or walking the forest paths, there are a few things you’re likely...
Shiratani Unsuikyo and Kokemusu Mori: Yakushima’s Magical Moss Valley
Lose yourself in Shiratani Ravine and Kokemusu Moss Forest on Yakushima, the island that inspired Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke.
Enryaku-ji Temple: Mt Hiei’s Hidden Wonder
Enryaku-ji is a mountain temple hidden plain sight! Deep in the cedar forests of Mount Hiei, it's a place to enjoy nature and tranquility.
Hanami in Inokashira Park: A How To Guide
It would be a shame to be in Japan during cherry blossom season and not partake in a hanami! While the word...
Refined Kaiseki and Stunning Gardens at Tofuya Ukai
We follow our hostess through the twisting and turning hallways of the converted samurai-era estate, enjoying the occasional flashes of Japanese garden....
Kiyomizudera: Beyond The Main Hall
As I lower my camera amidst a sea of temple goers at Kiyomizudera, I get the feeling I’m being watched. Sure enough,...