Planning First Time to Sapporo Tom Roseveare Sapporo City is the capital of Hokkaido and gateway to Japan's northernmost region. The harshness and enjoyment of nature and...
Food Pain au Levain Mandy Bartok Pain au Levain is arguably one of Kumamoto's best bakeries, tucked out in the eastern part of the city just off the Kyushu ex...
Accommodation Yamanaka Campground in Mitsuse Tristan Scholze Yamanaka Campground in the village of Mitsuse, Saga, lies at the base of the hikable Mt. Kana and near some excellent cafes.
Food Kushitomo at Hamamatsu Station Peter Sidell Right by Hamamatsu station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kushitomo is a lively traditional eatery, serving inexpensive lunc...
Food Sherbet Color Afternoon Tea 2021 Kim Bergström A limited-time afternoon tea event at the Miyako Hotel Hakata will incorporate the pastel colors of sherbet into the dishes o...
Food Yuba in Arashiyama Cordelia Ding At Saga Tofu Ine in Arashiyama, yuba and tofu are served in many different ways. Some dishes are roasted, some are boiled, an...
Culture Nezu Shrine–Return to Ancient Days Tomoko Kamishima Nezu Shrine is constantly visited by worshipers throughout the year. But especially during the azalea season in April, huge n...
Planning Top 5 Travel Books About Japan Paul McInnes The top 5 books about Japan from a travel perspective. From guides and subculture to travelogues and psychogeographical reads...
Activities Shosenkyo Ropeway Cathy Cawood Take Shosenkyo Ropeway to the summit of Mount Rakanji, also known as Yasaburodake, for panoramic views of Kofu basin, the Jap...
Transportation Road Trippin' Japan (Part One) Wanda Bodnar Some things to consider when driving around Japan in a campervan.
