Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2027 Alena Eckelmann Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mo...
Culture Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea Veronica Carnevale Miyakejima is located approximately 180 kilometers south of mainland Tokyo and is a part of the Izu Islands. With Mt. Oyama—a...
Planning Tokyo's Shikinejima Island Sleiman Azizi Accessible via ferry, Shikinejima Island offers family friendly beaches, natural hot springs and beautiful coastal ocean view...
Planning 9 Tips for Your First Trip to Japan Kim Bergström This guide covers 9 key tips for making your Japan travels easier, from accommodation options to transport advice and plenty ...
Activities Saiki, Oita Ryan Mannschreck A place of long standing history, charming people, and all the seafood you can eat. Saiki is poised ready to treat its visito...
Culture Village of the Dolls Allan Murphy "Scarecrow Village" in Japanese. A village repopulated by creative imagination.
Beauty & Spa Yunotsu Hot Spring Tristan Scholze Yunotsu Hot Spring is small port town with historic bathhouses, fine inns, classy cafes, and World Heritage Site status in Sh...
Culture Ako: A Seaside Retreat Tom Fay Nestling on the peaceful shores of the Seto Inland Sea, Ako is a small city with a rich history, rising to prominence from th...
Culture Toyama Prefecture: Encounter Japan’s Natural Wonders and Artistry Tom Roseveare Toyama Prefecture, nestled along Japan’s north-western coast with the Sea of Japan, boasts breathtaking alpine landscapes, vi...
Culture ‘Sel De La Vie’: Experience the Essence of Ako Tom Fay The French proverb ‘sel de la vie’ (literally meaning ‘the salt of life’) perfectly sums up the essence of Ako, a famous salt...
