Planning Saving a Trip to Fuji-san Elena Lisina Mt. Fuji is famous for being hard to see. But the longer you spend in the area, the more chances you have of see the mountain...
Culture Hanata-en Garden Elizabeth S Hanata-en, a secret garden in Koshigaya City, is a classic Japanese strolling garden. Within the garden is a charming wooden ...
Shopping Tour of Manns Wines in Katsunuma Cathy Cawood Take a tour of Manns Wines in Katsunuma, Yamanashi. See their wine making process and enjoy a free tasting of their wines.
Culture Van Gogh and Still Life 2023-2024 Kim Bergström A special event coming to Tokyo this autumn will explore Van Gogh's place in Europe's still-life painting realm, covering wha...
Activities Kayaking on Towada Lake Sandro Bernardinello Kayaking on Towada lake will give you an alternative sight of this wonderful place. An extremely relaxing experience that wil...
Culture Saitama Prefecture's Temples Elizabeth S Saitama Prefecture north of Tokyo is crammed full of attractive historical temples of various traditions. Get hooked on pilgr...
From Tokyo to Niigata Tom Roseveare The Jōetsu Shinkansen is a high-speed bullet train route that connects Tokyo—Japan’s capital that sits near the Pacific Ocean...
Culture Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail Tiffany Aguilar Surrounded by the beauty of northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is a journey through Japan’s timeless...
Culture Aichi Sweet Potato Expo 2023 Kim Bergström Sweet potatoes are a popular seasonal food during Japan's autumn months, and they're delicious in a variety of ways. The Aich...
