Meeting The People of Hokkaido Leslie Taylor One of the great joys of travel, perhaps even greater than experiencing new sights or cuisine, is getting to know the people....
Food Green Kitchen Bonson Lam Everything here celebrates the bounty that Hokkaido has to offer, and even a humble cup of milk is concentrated in its flavou...
Activities Hiraodai Karst Plateau Tristan Scholze A scenic wonder of northern Kyushu, the limestone plateau of Hiraodai provides an otherworld landscape with ample hiking, cav...
Activities Cape Hedo Kim Bergström Cape Hedo is the northernmost point on Okinawa Island, and offers some scenic views of the surrounding waters and cliff faces.
Food Marufuji Sweets and Cafe Bonson Lam Marufuji Sweets and Cafe is a modern yet retro cafe. The main store in Uehommachi has a more elegant atmosphere, while the br...
Planning Lonely Planet's Top 10 Japan Destinations for 2025 Kim Bergström The travel gurus at Lonely Planet released their top 10 Japan destinations for 2025 recently, and while some additions may co...
11 Kyoto's Ryozen Kannon Sandra Isaka The grounds of Kyoto's Ryozen Kannon, in Higashiyama, are a quiet and contemplative oasis year-round, but are especially love...
Culture Family Fun in Tokyo’s Tama Region Veronica Carnevale Craft a vacation the whole family will enjoy in Tokyo’s Tama region. Compared to the fast-paced vibes of central Tokyo, Tama ...
Culture Overtourism in Japan: How Bad Is It? Ryan Noble Overtourism in Japan—how bad is it? What are the effects? What can you do to lessen the effects, and where should you go inst...
