Activities A Studio Ghibli Day Chris Jones A guide to visiting the real life locations of two of Studio Ghibli's films around Tokyo, utilizing its extensive train netwo...
Culture Kannami Buddha Statues Museum Peter Sidell Near Kannami in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, the Buddha Statues Museum has a small but interesting collection of ancient Budd...
Activities Popular Things To Do in Suwa, Nagano Geoff Day The Suwa area of Nagano Prefecture is a traditional getaway for the Japanese. Lake Suwa, Mount Yatsugatake and the Kirigamine...
Planning The Eight Prefectures of Kyushu Sleiman Azizi One of Japan's main islands, Kyushi is made up of 8 prefectures. Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Oita, Okin...
Activities Walking on Cloud, Sea, and Sky Arlene Bastion The beauty of the Kurushima Kaikyo, part of the world's longest suspension bridge Shimanami Kaido, makes for a wonderful walk.
JAL to Discount Tokyo-Okayama Trip Edward Yagisawa JAL announces a 10,000 yen discount for a Tokyo-Okayama round trip as the first of their Dynamic Package campaign.
Accommodation An Izu Island Hot Spring Town Escape at Atagawa Resort Hotel Joanna Ligon Izu Atagawa might be unfamiliar to many travelers, but it’s one of Izu Peninsula’s underrated hot spring towns. Steam from th...
Activities A Cyclist's Guide to the Shimanami Kaido Serena Ogawa The Shimanami Kaido is popular for its 55 beautiful bridges and ease of access for cyclists and pedestrians.
Culture Kyu-Iwasaki-Tei Gardens in Tokyo Peter Sidell Near Ueno in central Tokyo, Kyu-Iwasaki-Tei Gardens is a beautiful, historical residence with both western and Japanese-style...
Culture Don't Miss Japan's Summer Festivals Audrey Foo Summer matsuri in Japan are a joyous way to enjoy Japanese culture. You can wear a traditional yukata robe and experience par...
