Activities The Best Places for Exploring Awaji Meghan Bridges Within Hyogo Prefecture lies the quaint island of Awaji, a peaceful and beautiful area boasting nature, relaxation and rich c...
Culture “Shokichi” by Mitsuaki Tsuyuki Meg Sing Shokichi is a small workshop store run by Mitsuaki Tsuyuki who makes handcrafted hand puppets in Yanaka. He runs comical pupp...
Accommodation Epinard Nasu Hotel Mandy Bartok A relaxing resort in the royal retreat of Nasu Shiobara in northern Tochigi.
Transportation Sapporo Access Guide Veronica Carnevale Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido, is an exciting area, filled with memorable destinations and activities. The prefecture...
Activities Gunma's Great Outdoors Veronica Carnevale Gunma Prefecture, located northwest of Tokyo, is a nature lover’s paradise. Hike through peaceful forests, camp, leisurely bo...
Culture Enjoy the Edo Period in Modern Matsue Shauntoniqua Clayton Matsue Castle is the centerpiece of Matsue's well-preserved castle town. Sail around the castle's moats as if it were still t...
Accommodation Anpesou Guest House in Bandai Alexis Guiral A cheap and warm guesthouse perfect for meeting new faces and visit the city thanks to its perfect location in the center of ...
Culture Machiya Houses in Imai-Cho Alena Eckelmann White plastered walls, tiled roofs and dark-wood latticed windows, these were the trademarks of the merchant houses in wealth...
A Crow's Message in Kagoshima Japan Travel For some, crows are associated with evil spirits, but for the young Satoshi, a persistent crow in Kagoshima was able to provi...
A Tour with a Difference: Oyama’s Cultural Heritage Tom Roseveare The path to Oyama Afuri Shrine It’s a crisp late autumn Sunday morning as I step off the cable car, with panoramic mountain v...
