Beauty & Spa Three Days in Kyoto & Shiga (day 1) Joe Peters This article describes day one of three spent in Kyoto and includes some sites and lodging information, such as the Biwako Ha...
Culture Kifune Shrine in Northern Kyoto Bryan Baier A small but gorgeous and less-traveled shrine in the mountains north of downtown Kyoto.
Beauty & Spa The Glass is Always Greener Hannah Bambra Nii-jima, part of the Izu archipelago and broader Tokyo prefecture, where rare koga stone is made into Polynesian inspired st...
Accommodation HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Hannah Warren Hidden away in the valley of the Yukawa River, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is a ryokan mixed with a luxury hotel and a spa retreat, a...
Activities Kanzanji Lanterns & Fireworks 2026 Anonymous A fireworks display in the Kanzanji area of Lake Hamana
Activities Ipponsugi Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A tiny family run ski resort right in the center of Yuzawa town within walking distance of the station. Great for families an...
Food Izumi no Mori Restaurant Anonymous A great roadside stop on Route 11 in Saijo, Ehime. Quick service, plenty of seating, with a unique decor, and an array of des...
Transportation Matsuyama Airport Anonymous Matsuyama Airport, the air gateway to Shikoku and Ehime, has flights to major cities in Japan and Asia
Accommodation A Snowy Retreat at Kamenoi Hotel Tazawako, Akita Veronica Carnevale Embrace the season with an off-the-beaten-path getaway to this rural city and swap the tourist crowds for an authentic Japane...
