Culture Beyond the Crowds: A Guide to Exploring Japan Responsibly Geoff Day Overtourism is making waves in Japan, but what does this buzzword really mean? Picture this: visitors packing a shrine so tig...
Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Located in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu is a charming town home to captivating nature, rich cultural heritage, ...
Culture Tokyo Some Monogatari Museum Sarah Koh Tokyo Some Monogatari Museum offers a hands-on craft session and immersive workshop tour. You'll also get to peek into the ex...
Culture Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea Veronica Carnevale Miyakejima is located approximately 180 kilometers south of mainland Tokyo and is a part of the Izu Islands. With Mt. Oyama—a...
Activities Mt Tsukuba in the East Sleiman Azizi Mt Tsukuba is a historically rich mountain in Ibaraki Prefecture. It's famous for its twin peaks and accessibility.
9 Activities The Takedao Abandoned Railway Hike Robert Kodama Take a scenic 5km hike along abandoned railways in the Hyogo Prefecture.
Shopping Coaska Bayside Stores in Yokosuka Geoff Day Coaska Bayside Stores is a long-beloved shopping plaza. Essentially a one-stop-shop, the mall is designed to be incredibly co...
14 A Very Big Rock and Wildflowers Cathy Cawood Huge boulder flung from a volcano 2 million years ago now rests beside the road in the mountains of Yamanashi.
6 Irises at Shohinken Mandy Bartok Early June is the perfect time to catch irises in bloom at the Shohinken in Yatsushiro.
Activities Winter Adventure in Akita, Japan Veronica Carnevale Together, the snow sports, sightseeing, and cozy lodging options make Akita a destination winter lovers will not want to miss...
