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,...

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...

Trekking Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine

Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the most globally recognised shrines in Japan. Located in Kyoto’s Fushimi ward, it...