Planning BBC Features Naoshima on 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström The BBC's inaugural 25 best places to travel in 2025 list features a variety of stunning destinations across the globe, with ...
Culture Chofu City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Chofu City feels a world away from the bustle of central Tokyo. Home to some historically beautiful locations, the city's tem...
Culture Raijinyama: Tohoku's Largest Kofun Tomb Justin Velgus Raijinyama located in Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture is the site of the Tohoku region's largest "Kofun" style tomb. The well ...
Planning Tokyo's Akiruno City Sleiman Azizi Akiruno City is famous for its nature. Akigawa Valley is home to the stunning Ishibune Bridge while the city also features To...
Planning Mount Fuji to Charge Climbing Fees Kim Bergström In an effort to combat overcrowding and bullet climbing concerns, Yamanashi Prefecture officials have announced that a 2000 J...
Food Mitake Terrace Kim Bergström Mitake Terrace opened in July 2020, right by the JR Mitake Station. The cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat if you...
Culture Uwajima City Guide Elizabeth S Uwajima City, a port and castle town wedged between the Uwa Sea and mountains, is a great day trip destination between Matsuy...
Accommodation Temple Camp in Kumano Alena Eckelmann Temple Camp or Temple Hotel, staying at Daitai-ji temple in Kumano, Wakayama, you can enjoy sauna and Zen near the famous Nac...
Food Hyakuna Garan Kanro Restaurant Bonson Lam This is Ryukyu and Tokyo fusion cuisine served kaiseki style, and set in a calm, refined restaurant with mesmerising sea view...
Activities Top 10 Traditional Workshops Veronica Carnevale Japan is a culturally rich country, filled with customs that are still practiced today. These treasured practices offer inval...