Things To See And Do In Nozawa Onsen (That Don’t Involve Snow!)
Nestled deep in the beech covered folds of northern Nagano prefecture, Nozawa Onsen is a picturesque village,...
Halloween in Japan: Gotta Catch ’em All!
There's a different kind of magic in the air as crisp and golden October dissolves into the chillier winds of November. For...
Tokyo Station: The Best Spots For Chills and Views
I love Tokyo Station. This is the epicenter of transportation for not just the city, but to connect to all parts of...
Exploring Amano-Iwato, the Celestial Cave, in Miyazaki Prefecture
Entering the cave at Amano Iwato Shrine
The story of Amano Iwato Shrine and its celestial cave begins...
Experience Summer Fireflies in Tokyo at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
At night, the winding paths of Tokyo’s Chinzanso Garden are bathed in a fine mist, while the trickling streams and dark corners...
Japanese Table Manners: A Full Guide
Table manners vary between all countries across the world. Even nations that are culturally similar, like the UK and US, have different...
A Mystical Sea of Clouds in Tokyo’s Historic Chinzanso Garden
If you venture out of the cities, you’ll find that Japan is a land of stunning scenery; jagged coastlines, ancient forests, white...
Love Yokai? Ge-ge-get Yourself to Kitano Ichijo-dori!
Ghosts, monsters and mischievous spirits are a staple of every single human culture that has ever existed. From Bunyips and Babadooks to...
Trams Through the Blossoms: Discovering Tokyo on the Arakawa Line
Roses line this Tokyo tram line
At its peak, Tokyo had an extensive public tram network that covered...
Nozawa Onsen Stamp Trail: A Great Summertime Activity
If there’s one thing that comes to mind when I think of Japanese tourism, it’s stamps. All...