Nakamachi Street: Matsumoto’s Historic Thoroughfare
Nakamachi Street is one of the most beloved of all Matsumoto attractions. A walk along this shopping...
Delicious Tempura Soba at Nozawa Onsen’s Sobadokoro Daimon
Whether you’ve come to Nozawa Onsen in search of snow, hot springs or mountain village charm, one...
Toyokuni Shrine: The Pagoda, The Preservation and the Provenance
From the moment you sail in, to the final wistful glance back, Miyajima is all about the visual wonders. I know the...
Exploring Tokyo’s Biggest Cave: Nippara Limestone Caves
At the western edge of Tokyo prefecture, around 2 hours from the city centre, the Nippara Limestone Caves are a popular day...
Take a Refreshing Pause at Shizuoka’s ‘Tea Room in the Sky’
Green fields of tea ー almost ready to be harvested ー extend out across the mountain at an altitude of 350 meters....
Serenity A Stone’s Throw Away At Tokyo’s Kiyosumi Gardens
There's no shortage of beautiful parks and green spaces in Tokyo. So, to ensure you make the most of your time in...
Exploring Cosplay Shops in Tokyo. Destination: Akihabara.
Many a Tokyo guidebook will suggest a visit to the neighbourhood of Akihabara. A bright, loud spot for electronics, idol groups, maid...
The Famed Oto Fire Festival of Wakayama Prefecture
Men of all ages – dressed in white with a thick rope tied around their waist – congregate at the shrine...
Forest Bathing With Elephants At Lake Nojiri’s ‘Zo No Komichi’
One of the best nature escapes on Japan’s main island of Honshu has got to be Lake...
The Northern Lights in Tokyo!? Only at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
Winter may not be people's first choice of times to visit Japan's capital, but it sure has its perks. Sento, Christmas markets,...