Activities 7 Destinations for Autumn Color in Okayama Kim Bergström Known for its blend of tranquil hot springs, historic castles, and beautifully preserved gardens, Okayama Prefecture comes al...
Culture Discover Shiga Prefecture: Events at COCOSHIGA in Tokyo Ryan Noble Explore the delicacies and crafts of Shiga Prefecture without ever leaving Tokyo. Visit COCOSHIGA for Shiga-made products and...
Food A Taste of Shiga at COCOSHIGA Tom Roseveare COCOSHIGA offers a literal taste of Shiga, thanks to its souvenir and craft store, sake tasting bar and Omi beef sukiyaki res...
Culture Overtourism in Japan: How Bad Is It? Ryan Noble Overtourism in Japan—how bad is it? What are the effects? What can you do to lessen the effects, and where should you go inst...
Planning Yamagata One of Nat Geo's Best Places to Visit in 2026 Kim Bergström Yamagata Prefecture has been named on National Geographic's Best of the World 2026 list this week, highlighting it as one of ...
Planning Japan on Safest Travel List for 2026 Kim Bergström It's good news for visitors to Japan, which once again ranks among the world's safest countries for travel in 2026, coming in...
Transportation Hokuriku Shinkansen Among World's Best Train Trips Kim Bergström In a recent feature, the BBC highlighted nine of the world's most unforgettable train trips, covering everything from alpine ...
Beauty & Spa The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Head Spas in Japan Veronica Carnevale This guide covers what a Japanese head spa is, the results and benefits, how much it costs, and popular tourist-friendly salo...
Culture Japanese Etiquette: The Ultimate Guide Ryan Noble Worried about offending someone in Japan? Read our Japanese Etiquette Guide, covering etiquette for dining, drinking, bathing...
Food Yakiniku Inoue Ginza Tom Roseveare In the heart of Ginza, Yakiniku Inoue invites guests to savor some of Tokyo’s finest Japanese Wagyu beef in ways both familia...
