Culture Machiya Houses in Imai-Cho Alena Eckelmann White plastered walls, tiled roofs and dark-wood latticed windows, these were the trademarks of the merchant houses in wealth...
Culture Shizukumiya Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Running annually since 2003, the Shizukumiya Festival in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a popular event that honors the c...
Activities Nanataki Falls Ben Bloch Less than 20 km southwest of the famous Lake Towada lies another beauty of nature, the Nanataki Falls. Literally meaning “sev...
Explore Niigata Using the JR EAST PASS Japan Travel The Northward Golden Route spans across Saitama, Gunma, and Niigata prefectures. From terraced rice fields to the Sea of Japa...
Sakura Season at Starbucks Japan Kim Bergström Cherry blossom season is a much-loved time of year across Japan, not just because of the natural beauty that abounds, but bec...
Culture Nagayama Honke Shuzojo Co., Ltd. Tiffany Aguilar Nagayama Honke Shuzojo Co., Ltd. is a sake brewery founded in 1888 in Ube City.
10 Inside Fujifilm Square Vicky Amin Take a closer look to Fujifilm Square, where you can find beautiful shots, and learn about the history of photography at the ...
Planning Introducing Japan Wi-Fi Auto-connect Veronica Carnevale To best utilize Japan’s free Wi-Fi spots, which include airports, train stations, convenience stores, cafes, and more, we rec...
Shopping 10 of Japan's Best Picks for Trolley Tourism Kim Bergström If you're visiting Japan and wondering where to start on your own trolley tourism adventure, this guide covers 10 things wort...
