Yamaguchi Itinerary Mandy Bartok Yamaguchi Prefecture is a little-visited corner of Honshu which offers a host of sites. From the old samurai neighborhoods of...
Culture The Age of Seiho 2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition taking place at Kyoto's Fukuda Art Museum looks at the works of Takeuchi Seiho (1864-1942), a Japanese p...
Planning Have a Cooler Summer in Japan Serena Ogawa Japanese summer can be a sweltering pit of despair--don't let it be.
27 Culture Fiery Autumn at Tanzan Shrine Bryan Baier The vibrant autumnal colors of the maple and other deciduous trees at Tanzan Shrine in Nara Prefecture take it's already stun...
Culture Hope is in the Cycle Mike Kato Kokoro no Kintsugi 7 - Amid the "crisis," aging and depleting childbirth, tourism is the industry hailed as the one to save J...
15 Accommodation Hamanako Benten Resort “The Ocean” Elena Lisina Good hotel with great views and location.
Activities Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis Veronica Carnevale Hokkaido is beloved for its unspoilt wilderness, snowy getaways, and unparalleled culinary scene, including some of the count...
Planning Tokyo's Nakano City Ward Sleiman Azizi Residential Nakano City is home to many local temples like Baishoin Temple, public spaces like acclaimed Tetsugakudo Park, th...
Activities Hiking Mount Tonosu (271m) Todd Wojnowski Tonosu-yama is a small mountain in Hanno City, Saitama. It is a beautiful place for hiking, and a fairly easy climb for novi...
Activities Moomin Valley Park Japan Travel In a beautiful valley deep in the forests of Saitama Prefecture lies Moomin Valley Park – home to a charming little family, t...
