Activities Dewa Sanzan Experience Geoff Day Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata is a dream for those who aspire to learn and live the life of a Japanese Monk. Forested paths, seclud...
Culture Watching a Noh Play Sleiman Azizi Seeing a Noh play at the National Noh Theatre in Tokyo is easy. Tickets can be bought at the box office or online. A free NTJ...
Planning Weather in Japan – When to Travel Ignatius Koh Learn more about what Japan is like throughout the year and plan the best time to visit!
Transportation Budget Travel Guide Part 2: Transport Ignatius Koh In this part of our Japan Travel budget guide, we explore some of the cheaper transport options available in Japan, where the...
Food Gourmet Guide to Tsuruoka City Tom Roseveare Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014, Tsuruoka is blessed with a diverse food culture thanks to the nature...
Transportation New Smart Travel IC Card Niaya Harper The Central Japan Travel Card can save time and the hassle of purchasing individual train tickets for each journey and can al...
Culture Introducing Ota City’s Shotengai Areas Japan Travel A guide to the many shotengai shopping streets in the Kamata and Haneda areas of Ota City, Tokyo.
Culture Nagasaki Itinerary Mandy Bartok Nagasaki is Japan's melting pot, a mix of cultures, customs and foods that entices visitors to stay and savor the unique atmo...
Activities Three Days Along Kisoji’s Nakasendo Trail (Day 2) Marie Guirao Day two from our a three-day trip to the Kiso Valley along the Nakasendo to take in some of its key sights.
Planning Meeting Locals the Easy Way With Ili Eliza Johnson Getting over the language barrier and making friends in Japan.