Area Hakone Larry Knipfing Hakone is one of the most famous hot springs areas in the world. A stunning place, Hakone is surrounded by mountains and Lake...
Food Holly's Cafe Karin Wu When you’re in the Kansai area and need a quick coffee break, look for Holly’s Café. It’s a café chain that is located specif...
Culture Akabane Baka Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Tokyo is home to its fair share of traditional festivals, but few embrace humor quite like the Akabane Baka Matsuri. Held ann...
Food Akita Dining in Sendai with Namahage Justin Velgus Akita favorites like kiritanpo fire-cooked rice served in a nabe stew and grilled hata hata fish can be enjoyed right alongsi...
Culture Seishu Netsuke Art Museum Yuko Kobayashi Seishu Netsuke Art Museum is a little known museum in Kyoto where you can experience a sophisticated type of Japanese beauty.
Activities Kagoshima on a JR Kyushu Bus Tour Perri Silverstein With only one day in Kagoshima I opted for the JR Kyushu Bus Tour, a convenient way to see many of the popular sights in the ...
Activities Momoiwa Trail Nicole Bauer Walking on Rebun Island is definitely something very special. This trail offers mind-blowing views across the ocean and the r...
Culture Rikugien Garden Established in 1695, Rikugien Garden (六義園, Rikugien) is one of Tokyo's most famous gardens. The traditional Japanese garde...
Food Kanawa Floating Oyster Restaurant JJ Walsh Eat Hiroshima's famous oysters in a classy atmosphere with great views.
Culture Nezu Shrine, Bunkyo-ku Michael Kaplan If Tokyo has been on your travel itinerary for some time or you are planning to visit the city in the near future, then be su...
