One City, Two Worlds: A Virtual Journey to the Islands of Tokyo Serena Ogawa Tokyo is home to some of the most beautiful tropical islands that Japan has to offer. Ride a boat for a few hours off the coa...
Embrace Wellness in Nansatsu Veronica Carnevale Rejuvenate your mind and body in Nansatsu, where healing hot springs, deep mountain air, and mindful traditions nurture a dee...
Culture Setouchi Triennale 2016 Bonson Lam The Setouchi Triennale starts in March 2016. The festival is in three parts: Spring: March 20 to April 17, Summer: July 18 to...
Activities The 11 Islands of Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Eleven inhabited islands make up the islands chains of Izu and Ogasawara, south of mainland Tokyo. Volcanic in origin, these ...
Area Fujisawa Tom Roseveare Fill your lungs with the fresh ocean breeze in this pleasant coastal city. Fujisawa, located in the Shohan area of southern K...
Transportation 5 of Kanto's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström Train stations in Japan are often more than just places to hop on and off a mode of transport. They're places with interestin...
Culture Miyanoura Gallery 6 Jaclynn Seah Naoshima's former pachinko parlor transformed into contemporary art gallery
Transportation JR Kansai Wide Area Pass Bonson Lam Sometimes we are so much in a hurry, that we forget to slow down and remember, reflect, breathe in and feel the bigger univer...
Activities 5 Flower Parks to Visit in Kyushu Kim Bergström Japan is blessed with an array of beautiful flower parks from the top of the country to the bottom. This list looks at five g...
Culture A National Special Natural Monument in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's sole representative on the nation's Special Natural Monument listing is an 800-year old cherry tree stump. Though the...