Fukui Prefecture: A Gateway to the Prehistoric Past and the Present’s Charms Veronica Carnevale Located in central Japan along the country’s western coast, Fukui Prefecture is an off-the-beaten-path destination that offer...
Activities 3-Day Exploration of Kozushima Veronica Carnevale Kozushima is a roughly 18.5 km2 island situated 180 km south of central Tokyo. The island is renowned for its pristine beache...
Activities Encounter the Best of Ehime Celine Ong Check out the Top 10 Sights of Ehime Prefecture — Japan's hidden gem located on the off-the-beaten-track island of Shikoku. I...
Food Marufuji Sweets and Cafe Bonson Lam Marufuji Sweets and Cafe is a modern yet retro cafe. The main store in Uehommachi has a more elegant atmosphere, while the br...
Accommodation Top 10 Traditional Stays in Rural Japan Veronica Carnevale Japan’s countryside, much of which is frozen in times past, is the perfect environment to pause and look inward. The abundant...
Food Yurakucho's Sanchoku Inshokugai Tom Roseveare At Yurakucho's Sanchoku Inshokugai, a small group of restaurants have been bringing regional specialities and cuisine to the ...
14 Shopping Districts of Kanagawa Geoff Day Kanagawa is home to some of the most famous and unique shopping locations in the world. Whether you are into shopping, food o...
Culture Vegan Festivals In Japan? Sébastien Duval Tokyo, Kyoto and Nagoya host (bi)annual vegan festivals with food trucks/stalls by Japanese vegan businesses. In spring & aut...
Culture Kanehama Coast Stephen DiTomasso Japan may be a gold mine for hidden historical gems and local secrets that your average tourist will not stumble upon, but Ka...
Activities Visiting Graveyards in Tokyo Reynald Ventura Visiting graveyards and large trees in Tokyo...and writing some haiku.
