A Leisurely Yokohama Seashore Tour
After Japan opened to foreign trade in the middle of the 19th century, Yokohama became a major port for travelers from other...
These Adorable Knitted Hats Are Unmissable on Miyajima
A popular tourist destination in Japan is Itsukushima, a small island near Hiroshima City. Known colloquially as Miyajima, its claim to fame...
The High Walls of Shuri Castle: Okinawa Without a Car Day...
Its frequently said that a car is the perfect way to experience Okinawa. It lacks the dense interconnected rail system that dominates...
Tomogashima: Japan’s Forgotten Fortress
In the mood for something different?
Japan is widely accepted as a destination that can offer something for everyone,...
Dive into This Sea-side Artists’ Haven: The Onomichi Temple Walk and...
You know how some places just feel magical? Onomichi is exactly one of those places. Clinging to the face of Mt. Senkoji,...
Overheating at Dogo Onsen: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 5
The celebrated novel Botchan by Natsume Soseki tells the story of a grumpy young man and his teaching experiences in the town...
A Towering Torii Gate and The Grand Shrine: Day 3 of...
Tsugizakura oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha
Day three. The big one. Tsugizakura oji to...
Springtime in Hokkaido’s Biei–Furano
Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost island and sidles the frosty southeastern part of Russia. It is widely known for the amazing powder snow at Niseko,...
Ten Years On: Touring The Fukushima Coastline
Fukushima is an enormous prefecture in Japan. It spreads from the coast far inland, encompassing towns, mountains, beaches, and lakes. And yet,...
Exploring Fukue Island: A Goto Island Adventure in Nagasaki
The Goto Islands are an archipelago of 140 islands located off the west coast of Kyushu. As the name would suggest, there...