Accommodation Experience Oarai: A Quiet Fishing Town Blessed by the Bounty of the Sea Joanna Ligon Every journey has its pace. In Oarai, on the Ibaraki coast, that pace is set by the sea—steady and patient.
15 Culture Shinto Shrine Ema Elena Lisina Ema are wooden plaques used for writing wishes or prayers to the deity of a Shinto shrine. Hung on special boards, ema can be...
Accommodation A Journey Through Western Kyushu Veronica Carnevale Discover the spectacular charms of Nagasaki and Saga Prefecture.
8 Food Strange, Tasty Food In Yakushima Victoria Vlisides Most of these things can only be eaten while on the island of Yakushima! Go for it!
27 Activities The Seascapes of Japan Elena Lisina Seascapes are a source of inspiration to artists as well as common people of Japan who feel the power, beauty and freedom of ...
Culture A Guide to Dagashiya Kim Bergström Dagashiya are traditional Japanese sweets stores, which can still be found in places across Japan to this day. This guide cov...
Culture Tea Sampling at Tokyo Saryo Kim Bergström Japan's traditional teahouse experience enjoys a modern spin at Tokyo Saryo. There are a range of teas from across Japan that...
Culture Super Saga City Arlene Bastion Saga's small size is no obstacle to enjoying something of Japanese life, albeit in miniature, but still memorable.
Accommodation Three Charms to Experience in Fukui: Zen, Taste & Adventure Ryan Noble Fukui—a peaceful, nature-rich prefecture on Japan’s northern coast—is quickly becoming a favorite for travelers seeking an au...
24 Activities Late Spring in Japan Elena Lisina In late spring, flower festivals are not only held all over Japan but you can also relax on the coast, as well as visit a num...