Culture Dolls That Color the Seasons 2026 Kim Bergström A new special exhibition at the Morioka History and Culture Museum invites visitors to explore how traditional dolls have lon...
Shopping Tsutaya Bookstore Oimachi Tracks Kim Bergström If you're the kind of traveler who likes to balance sightseeing with a bit of downtime, the new Tsutaya Bookstore Oimachi Tra...
Beyond Tokyo-Kyoto: Discover the Golden Route to West Japan Tom Roseveare What is the Golden Route to West Japan? The Golden Route to West Japan invites you to explore a lesser-known side of the coun...
Activities Mishima Shrine in Futami Anonymous The beautiful Mishima Shrine clings to the hillside at Futami. A long flight of stone steps affords a fantastic view over the...
Area Tendo Christie Petrakopoulou If you are a permanent resident of a big city then you start appreciating little getaways in the countryside. Considering tha...
Accommodation Northern Lodge Hotel Katherine Moore An alpine hotel in the heart of Hokkaido's Sounkyo Onsen with comfortable rooms, spectacular views and food to match. The per...
Beauty & Spa Summer in Niseko Clifford Bernstein Niseko, Hokkaido offers even more to do in the summer months than it does in the winter.
Culture Paths Less Traveled – Ryūō-zan Matthew Eynon The summit of Mt. Ryūō is difficult to reach, but well worth the hike. It is often billed as a Health Trail.
Activities Climbing Mount Ontake - 1 Steve Morton A hike through snow covered peaks on Mount Ontake, a very holy mountain. Part 1
Activities Shirai Falls Anonymous Shirai no Taki is one of the most famous waterfalls in Ehime. The reason for their fame is that they freeze in winter, formin...
