Culture Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret Eline Teunissen Shimane prefecture is a coastal area in the west of Honshu — Japan’s main island. While not too far from the popular Hiroshim...
Activities 5 Autumn Color Destinations in Gunma Kim Bergström Gunma is one of Japan's handful of landlocked prefectures, and it's known for its onsen, ski resorts, and pristine nature. It...
Culture Hikari No Mi 2026-2027 Kim Bergström Winter evenings in Matsuyama take on a magical feel with the return of Hikari no Mi, a participatory light art event held at ...
Activities Lookout Points in Hida and Takayama Japan Travel Recognized as both a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of supreme Japanese efficiency with its train network, Hida offe...
7 Culture The Quiet Oasis of Ashikita Taylor Bond Ashikita is an agricultural municipal located 90 minutes outside of Kumamoto City. The town is famous for its sweet citrus an...
Planning So You Want to Move to Rural Japan Chiara Terzuolo So you are tired of the city and want to run off to the mountains/ocean/valleys of rural Japan... but are you sure you have a...
Activities 3-Day Tour of Shikinejima Veronica Carnevale Shikinejima, approximately 160 km south of Tokyo, is a 12 km round island popular for its pristine beaches, rocky coves, hot ...
Culture Beautiful Libraries in Japan Kim Bergström In our hectic, fast-paced world, libraries are still places of tranquility and relaxation for many. Many libraries across the...
Transportation 5 of Kyushu's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström For those visiting Kyushu by train, there are some fun train stations to keep an eye out for, which incorporate quirky design...
Activities Agoda's Autumn Travel Trends for Japan in 2025 Kim Bergström Japan's autumn foliage season is one of the most beautiful times to visit the country, and according to Agoda, more travelers...
