Culture Witness Where Sand Meets Sky: Tottori's Sand Dunes Siyoung Park Feel the greatness of nature at the Tottori Sand Dunes which have existed for over 100,000 years.
Activities 9 Attractions on Awaji Island Stephen Harmon Tucked away in the Japanese countryside rests an island overflowing with historical landmarks and cultural gems. This place i...
Nightlife Nuit Blanche at Kyoto Manga Muesum Bonson Lam Night at the Museum takes a double take at Nuit Blanche Kyoto, a fusion of French & Japanese styles.
Accommodation Setoda Private Hostel Matthew Iannarone If you're planning to cross the Shimanami Kaido, it's best to stay overnight on one of the islands, and Setoda Private Hostel...
Accommodation Spend a Night in Yufu City Nicole Bauer We stayed at a wonderful ryokan (Japanese Inn) called Makiba-no-ie, located next to the river, directly in the center of the ...
Activities Climbing Mount Oku-Shirane, Nikko Nicole Bauer Mount Oku-Shirane, also called Nikko Shirane is the highest peak in the area, but it feels like the highest point on earth!
Accommodation Fujiya Ginzan Ryokan Clifford Bernstein The Fujiya Ginzan is a modern architectural accomplishment in a centuries old ryokan, breathing new life into a traditionally...
Activities Yellow Flowers at Hamarikyu Garden Manish Prabhune In the middle of March, at the onset of the spring, the flowers at Hamarikyu Garden in Tokyo start to bloom, with the rapesee...
Culture Tagami Plum Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Held each year from mid-March to early April, the Tagami Plum Blossom Festival invites visitors to experience the beauty and ...
Activities Shinetsu Trail, Part 2 Rowland Douglas Part two: the Shinetsu trail a 4-6 day hike, running north-east from Mt. Madarao by Lake Nojiri. Moderately strenuous but not...
