Area Kobe Benjamin Stock Kobe is the fifth-largest city in Japan and the capital of Hyogo Prefecture. Its long history as a port city, concentration o...
Accommodation Kamiwarizaki Campground Andrew Kehoe Kamiwarizaki is a campground in Minamisanriku that features fantastic ocean views and unique rock formations. Kamiwari is fam...
Accommodation Oakhouse: Shared House in Tokyo Alexandra Dorovici Oakhouse is a big residence where people get their own room, but share the kitchen, bathroom and live together. There are abo...
Accommodation Matsumoto Ryokan in Ginzan Onsen Hannah Warren Matsumoto Ryokan offers incredible food and a lovely bath while you stay in Ginzan Onsen.
Area Ikebukuro Chris White Gritty or charming? Ikebukuro is probably my favourite area of the city. Often derided as the 'ugly sister' of Tokyo, it is r...
Area Gero Onsen Justin Dart Slipping into a hot spring is a common practice in Japan. Gero City, located two hours north of Gifu City, one hour east of N...
Accommodation Bathing with the Kappa Hiroyuki Ishii Enjoy a view of the majestic Zao mountain range while soaking in an outdoor hot spring said to have once be used by kappa.
Accommodation Toyoko Inn Shinagawa Takanawaguchi Bonson Lam Toyoko Inn Shinagawa is just five minutes’ walk from the Western exit of the railway station, perfect if you are lugging your...
Accommodation Toyoko Inn Tennozu Isle Shinagawa Bonson Lam Toyoko Inn Shinagawa Tennozu Isle is one of the “deluxe” versions of this hotel chain. So besides the beer garden and courtya...
Accommodation Hama no Yu Onsen in Izu Tanya Buivalava Izu Peninsula's Hama no Yu Onsen is a place of breath-taking views, fabulous food, and a therapeutic hot spring.