Culture Two Japanese Vineyards Among World's 50 Best Kim Bergström Two Japanese vineyards recently earned places among the World's 50 Best.
Activities Escape to Ome Jianne Soriano Ome, an hour's ride from central Tokyo, welcomes you with lush greenery and surrounding mountains. But the catch is, you're s...
Area Kagoshima City Ignatius Koh Kagoshima City is set against the backdrop of Sakurajima, an active volcano and the city's icon in Kagoshima Prefecture. The ...
Food A Culinary Tour of Aichi Prefecture Brian MacDuckston Many tourists to Japan have spent some time in Aichi Prefecture without even knowing it. Blessed with the calm waters of Mika...
7 Food Kanzuri in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture Nathan Eden Kanzuri is a fermented chilli paste (or hot sauce) made only in Myoko using chillies, yuzu and koji. Once per winter, chillie...
17 Activities Mt. Fuji & Yamanakako before Dawn Meg Sing It is worth the effort to wake up before sunrise to see Lake Yamanakako and Mt. Fuji. Nature is busy and the first bit of sun...
Culture Hidden Gems in Western Tokyo Piti Koshimura Activities around Western Tokyo: sake tasting, washi workshop, aizome, ninja experience, tea ceremony, temple lodging, raftin...
Activities Hiking the Old Hakone Highway Ryota Kaneko Walking the The Old Hakone Highway offers a unique atmosphere that travelers 400 years ago experienced.
Activities Exploring Western Tokyo Mandy Bartok Higashi Murayama, in western Tokyo, is one of the Tama region's undiscovered areas. Those willing to take the time to explore...
Food Savor Japan: A Foodie’s Guide Veronica Carnevale SAVOR JAPAN is your guide to the local food delicacies and sightseeing opportunities of Japan’s farming, fishing and mountain...
