TRAVEL
Getting up close with sumo
Last year, I was traveling to Fukuoka in November and realized the sumo basho wo...
Peach to launch Narita-Seoul service in September
Peach Aviation has announced that it will launch its Tokyo (Narita) - Seoul (Inc...
5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Shiga
Get to know the famous foods in Shiga, from premium wagyu Omi beef to comforting...
Ghosts of Sekigahara: A haunting visit to Japan’s blood...
The Sekigahara battlefield remains one of the most important historical sites in...
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus ...
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headline...
Hinotori Limited Express
Ride Kintetsu Railway’s flagship premium train, Hinotori Limited Express, for a ...
Coolcations: Why people are heading away from the sun t...
Planning summer holidays in Europe is beginning to involve more focus on avoidin...
Amanohashidate: One of Japan's three most scenic views
Amanohashidate in northern Kyoto Prefecture is considered one of Japan’s three m...
Matsushima: A slow journey along Japan’s Pine Islands
Located along the coast of Miyagi Prefecture in northern Japan, Matsushima has h...
Tsugaru-han Neputa Village
Tsugaru-han Neputa Village in Hirosaki City dives into the Tsugaru region’s rich...
Sarutahiko Shrine: A spiritual compass for performers a...
When you first visit Sarutahiko Shrine in Mie Prefecture, you might think some l...
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contami...
Driven in part by fears that the frozen landscapes of Antarctica may be irrevers...
Ghibli Park: A must for any Studio Ghibli fan
Like the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture is a must-visit...
Sorakuen Garden: Seasonal blooms and preserved histori...
Kobe is often treated as a quick stop between Osaka and Himeji, but it rewards t...
Sarutahiko Shrine
Sarutahiko Shrine in Mie Prefecture reminds us that success isn't just about pic...
