Spring Festivals in Fukuoka Robert Kodama Fukuoka offers a host of spring celebrations and those visiting the prefecture will find plenty to do.
Highlights of Saga Robert Kodama Saga Prefecture is a wonderful place, here you can find beautiful nature, relaxing hot springs and cultural sites deep with h...
Highlights of Yamaguchi Robert Kodama Yamaguchi Prefecture is a wonderful place in the south of Japan.
Food The Different Styles of Sake Fiona Yoshitake While you may think of sake as a clear, colorless beverage with a water-like appearance, this is far from the case! Sake come...
Food What Is Sake Made Of? Fiona Yoshitake Learn about the four key ingredients of sake and how they contribute towards the final flavor of the drink!
Culture Summer Festivals in Yamaguchi Robert Kodama Celebrate the summer with a series of festivals in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Activities Three Days Along Kisoji’s Nakasendo Trail (Day 1) Marie Guirao We headed to the Kiso Valley for a three-day trip along the Nakasendo to take in some of its key sights.
Culture Guided Tours in Tokyo for Tourists Lisa Wallin Free volunteer-guided tours give a fun and affordable foray into "deep Tokyo".
Culture 24 Hours in Shinjuku Lisa Wallin Got 24 hours in Shinjuku? Here are some suggestions for around-the-clock activities and photo opportunities.
Transportation Guide to Japan Train Passes Mandy Bartok A general guide to rail passes that can be used in Japan's major cities.