Food Shu'n Wine and Dine Swissotel Namba Bonson Lam Onkochishin is a philosophy that I often associate with the chefs of Osaka. Confucius explains, “Exploring the old and deduci...
Culture Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.
Autumn Adventure Travel Along the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line Sandra Isaka Embarking on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line in autumn is a journey filled with breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable outdoo...
A Journey Through Time on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Leslie Taylor One of Japan’s most compelling features as a travel destination is the unique mixture of modern and traditional, and the new ...
Activities Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road Chiara Terzuolo In Kochi Prefecture you can take a day trek following one of the ancient roads that was used to transport prized salt to market.
8 Culture A Legacy of Music and Arts Shary Francois Geisha used to be entertainers. They are very hard to take photographs at. Why don't you look like one for a day? My time spe...
Culture Naha City Museum of History Bonson Lam Naha museum may seem as dry as the sixty year old librarian who lorded over you in elementary school, but this little town th...
Culture Hiking Around Azuchi Castle Ruins rachel teo The relentless heat of the Japanese summer has finally waned, and it's the best time of the year to go on a hike! Join me in ...
Area Teshikaga Tom Roseveare Teshikaga, located in the eastern part of Hokkaido, is a nature lover’s paradise known for its stunning landscapes, rich geot...
Culture Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine Scott Brause Take a short rest in this arbor just a few minutes’ walk from Yoyogi Koen Station. There’s more to ponder here than you might...
