Culture Kyushu Superlatives Lisa Wallin Although Kyushu is often overlooked by tourists visiting Honshu, it has a lot to offer with its abundant natural sights and d...
Food Maruya Hatcho Miso Amanda Ho Miso is a traditional seasoning often used in Japanese cuisine. Hatcho miso is a variety of the red miso, traditionally made ...
Food Gourmet Guide to Tsuruoka City Tom Roseveare Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014, Tsuruoka is blessed with a diverse food culture thanks to the nature...
Activities Ise-Shima National Park Ignatius Koh Ise-Shima National Park is a national park in Mie Prefecture. Ise Shrine, which is considered to be the most holy in all of J...
Accommodation Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps Tom Roseveare Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps lies in the deep Omachi onsen territory of Nagano's Northern Alps mountain range, and promises an in...
16 Activities Hiking on the Kumano Kodo Sandro Bernardinello Walking the Kumano Kodo is a great way to experience rural Japan and to enjoy its stunning nature. The hiking from Yunomine O...
Activities Hakodateyama Ski Resort Yanni Karina Want to ski on top of natural snow in Kansai with stunning scenery? Try Hakodateyama Ski Resort in Shiga, one of the closest ...
12 Culture Daruma Kuyo and Setsubun Ignatius Koh Setsubun is an event celebrated with much fanfare across Japan to welcome spring. At Nishiarai Daishi Temple in Tokyo, Daruma...
Culture Haneda-jinja Shrine Ignatius Koh Haneda-jinja Shrine is a shrine located close to Haneda Airport where many people pray for safe travels before their trips.
Food Misokatsu Yabaton Amanda Ho One of Nagoya’s food specialities is miso katsu (pork cutlet with thick miso sauce). There are many shops in Nagoya, and one ...
