One of Japan’s Best Night Views in Nagasaki: Mount Inasa Observatory
Known as the place to see one of Japan’s three best night views, the Mount Inasa Observatory...
Magical Winter Date Spot at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market
Despite having a Christian population of roughly 1%, Christmas is a big deal in Japan. It’s playing from speakers, appearing in stores...
The Edo-era remains of Tsumago juku
Nagano is famous for its world-class ski fields but this prefecture's history runs deeper than a few feet of snow. Take a...
Buckle up for Tokyo Mario Kart Tours
Tokyo Mario Kart Tours!? These Nintendo-esque go-kart street tours have to be one of the most talked about and instagrammable experiences in...
Lanterns Over the Dark Sea Create Dreamlike Kiriko Festival on Noto Peninsula
A glow from festival lights fills the air with excitement. As the warm days of summer arrive, the...
Miyajima’s Stunning Mountain Temple: Daisho-in Temple
The forested hills of Miyajima Island are full of beauty and wonder. Wild deer and tanuki forage for food in the underbrush...
The Most Stylish Buddha in Japan gets a Fashionable Upgrade during Sakura Season
The 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is somewhat affectionately known as the “Great Buddha with Sunglasses”. That’s...
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)...
Crafting Culture at Hida Folk Village
Looking to travel back in time during your stay in Takayama? Hida Folk Village is a quaint, serene and authentic look into...
Hiroshima’s Many-Layered History: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 7
Amongst the different regional varieties of the savory pancake-like concoction known as okonomiyaki, connoisseurs frequently tout Hiroshima’s version as one of the...