Beauty & Spa Yunodaira Marsh: Hot Spring Source Todd Wojnowski Yunodaira Marsh is the fountainhead of the natural hot springs that fuel the tourism industry of Yumoto Onsen, a hot spring t...
Shopping Guide to Shopping and Tax-Free Info Tom Roseveare Shopping in Japan can be a wonderful experience – from the small 100 yen stores at the local shoutengai to the huge departmen...
Activities The Sumo’s Apprentice Martin Giles A great alternative to paying huge prices to see Sumo Wrestling tournaments in Japan is to join a tour to visit one of the ma...
Planning Japan SIM Cards by Mobal Serena Ogawa Mobal makes it easy to stay connected while you're in Japan. Get your own Japanese phone number and voicemail service when yo...
Culture The Tranquility of Asakuchi Scott Brause Near the heart of the Inland Sea in western Japan, Asakuchi offers many historical and cultural attractions. It's a perfect p...
Activities 4 Days in Shiga and Fukui: Venturing North Tom Roseveare The success of the Hokuriku bullet train has helped put Kanazawa city on the map, halving what was previously a 5-hour journe...
Culture Advertising Museum Tokyo Daniel Vesey Advertising Museum Tokyo provides a look into the world of Japanese advertising from the Edo period running right through to ...
Culture King and Queen Exhibition 2020-2021 Kim Bergström Coming to the Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo from October 10th until January 11th 2021 is the special exhibition "King and Queen"...
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon While not an official holiday in Japan, Christmas presents an opportunity to test out some different holiday traditions than ...
Accommodation Ine Boathouse Ryokan Bonson Lam At Ine there are surprises and delights in every season. In winter the mountains are blanketed by snow, and you are rewarded ...
