Planning Tokyo Ranks 4th on World's Top Cities to Visit Kim Bergström Euromonitor International recently released data from their Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023, which evaluates 100 city de...
Activities Beppu Tsurumi-dake Cold Weather Competition 2027 Kim Bergström The Beppu Tsurumi-dake Cold Weather Competition at Beppu Ropeway offers several unique ways to make the best of the winter se...
Transportation How to Access Shiramine by Bus Susan May Shiramine is an ancient village deep in the mountains of Hakusan City. Learn how to catch the bus and easily access this beau...
Culture Komagane's Cedar Shrines Arlene Bastion Komagane's Kozenji and Omiya Isuzu Shrines exemplify how sacred cedars can augment a shrine's already holy atmosphere.
Culture 11 Things to Do Hagi City Veronica Carnevale Situated in southern Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hagi City is a seaside area renowned for its natural beauty, cultural heri...
Planning Niseko Features on 2024 Trending Destinations List Kim Bergström Niseko's stunning landscapes, exceptional powder snow, and vibrant cultural experiences have contributed to its widespread ap...
Japan Features on Wanderlust's Readers Choice Awards Kim Bergström The UK-based Wanderlust magazine was first printed in 1993, and they conduct an annual survey where they ask their reader bas...
Culture Bring Your Tokyo to Life Veronica Carnevale Tokyo’s allure has long captivated the minds of many. Discover its secrets for yourself.
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival 2026 Kim Bergström If you're not in the Aomori area during the summer months to experience the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, head to Tokyo's Asakusa...
Culture New Year's Sunrise at Beppu Ropeway 2027 Kim Bergström In Japan, the first sunrise of the year, known as hatsuhinode, holds profound cultural and spiritual significance. The cheris...