TRAVEL
Nishio (Matcha City): An immersive matcha experience of...
Nishio, in Aichi Prefecture, bills itself as “the Matcha City.” Here, 98% of the...
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its 'B...
American publishing giant National Geographic revealed its annual “Best of the W...
Tomogashima travel guide: Explore sacred sites and ruin...
Some day trips from Japan’s third largest city are all about the destination. Ot...
Autumn is a great time to visit Uonuma, a gem of Japan’...
In Niigata Prefecture, lies the picturesque city of Uonuma, one of the biggest r...
Kiyosumi Gardens: Take a peaceful stroll around a Meiji...
Japan is truly a haven of exquisite gardens. In Koto Ward, about a three-minute ...
Gujo Hachiman Castle
Japan's oldest reconstructed wooden castle surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage
Japan to raise visa fees and departure tax in 2026
If you’re looking for Japan visa fees in 2026, here’s the short version: costs a...
Why Japan loves the shima-enaga, Hokkaido's cute 'snow ...
Just when you think Japan has more than enough adorable mascots and characters, ...
Japan’s ice hotel, ice wedding chapel, and ice village ...
There are two key elements to the experiences Japan’s Hoshino Resorts group offe...
Urabandai: A peaceful autumn escape in Fukushima
Last October, I wanted to escape the usual city noise and the overcrowded fall h...
Nihon Minka-en: Explore Japanese folk life of two cent...
Museums contain artifacts of the past that are both interesting and informative;...
Kyoto’s mountain village of Kurama ignites with blazing...
Every October 22, Kurama in Kyoto Prefecture celebrates the Kurama Fire Festival...
Kyoto travel alternative: The 'little Kyoto' of Shuzenji
With its cultural importance and elegant aesthetics, Kyoto is one of Japan’s mos...
