Planning 12 Reasons to Visit Sapporo Tom Roseveare Sapporo City is the capital of Hokkaido and a popular gateway to the region for many travelers starting their Hokkaido advent...
8 World Above the Clouds Masayoshi Hirose Magnificent view from Mount Kirigamine, a mysterious sea of clouds as far as the eye could see!
Culture Okutsuhime Shrine Festival in Wajima 2026 Alena Eckelmann Young men dressed in women's clothes and with make-up on their faces carry a portable shrine into the ocean at Sodegahama Bea...
Activities Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto Kathryn Wortley There’s nothing sweeter than picking fruit just for you and eating it right away, perched on a crate in the orchard. At least...
Culture The Home of the Sanada Clan Gary Luscombe Kudoyama is a fascinating and historical little town that marks the entrance to Koyasan. The few visitors that do stop here d...
Another Side to Izu Lisa Wallin The Izu Peninsula is famous for hot springs and beach resorts, but there's so much more to the area once you look beyond the ...
Culture Year-Round Escapes Along Japan’s Edo Roads Geoff Day You’ve probably heard of Japan’s modern Golden Route, which connects some of the country’s most popular cities—but long befor...
Culture Kagoshima Christmas Market 2026 Jaime Wong Enjoy cosy Christmas festivities at Kagoshima Christmas Market
Culture Shinjuku NS Building Guillaume Doré Among the office buildings of Shinjuku, some have their points of interest and are worth visiting. This is the case with Shin...
