Beauty & Spa Discover Japan's Roots in Akita Justin Velgus Semboku City and the nearby Towada region highlight some of the very best the northeast Tohoku region has to offer. With a wo...
15 The Cherry Blossoms of Kyoto Victoria Simkovic There must obviously be a reason why everyone is so obsessed with Kyoto and its pink trees—this city looks absolutely breatht...
6 Yanagawa Sagemon Tour Mandy Bartok Celebrate the Doll Festival with a sagemon tour in the canal city of Yanagawa.
Culture The Top 3 Things To Do in Ueno Geoff Day Ueno is home to several tourist attractions, including Ueno Park which hosts the Ueno Zoo and a concentration of Japan's best...
Activities Ice Fishing on the Barato River Max Forrest Located just half an hour from Sapporo on the border between Sapporo and Ishikari, the Barato River is a picturesque escape f...
Culture Festival of the Great Target Nicole Tee Oh-mato Taikai (Festival of the Great Target), held in conjunction with the Coming of Age Ceremony. An annual event at Sanjūs...
Culture Celebrate Summer with Matsuri Victoria Simkovic Japanese summers are packed with amazing things: festivals, fireworks, the beach, all the yummy food. Beat the heat and parti...
Universal Studios Japan Sets Record Geoff Day Universal Studios Japan sets record high in number of visitors. Magic was the theme of 2014, when the Wizarding World of Harr...
