Food A Happy Palate the Yurakukan Justin Dart Delicious local dishes made with local produce in an at home environment makes the Yurakukan a great place for a morning snac...
Area Takayama Justin Dart Takayama is the largest city in the northern region of Hida. Though its population is only 92,000, the area is 2,177.67 km2 w...
Culture Discover the Satoyama Gregory Patrisse Located in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Hida region offers sublime views to anyone wishing to venture in the wilds of Japan.
Culture Discovering Ibaraki: Flavors of the Sea, Stories of the Land Joanna Ligon Here’s an ideal itinerary for experiencing Ibaraki’s finest flavors and most stunning sceneries.
Accommodation Hatogo Ichiban Febry Fawzi Experience the tatami-matted rooms, onsen bath, yukata, and delicious food at Hatogo Ichiban, Chichibu, Saitama
Activities Mount Takao Just an hour from downtown Tokyo, Mount Takao is one of the most popular destinations for day-trippers and hikers. Also known...
Activities Yuzen Nagashi Kimono Silk Dyeing Allan Murphy When I was in the middle of the bridge over Nakai station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line and the Miyoshoji River, I saw 4 or 5 me...
Activities Your Guide to the Hells of Beppu Veronica Carnevale The Hells of Beppu, called Beppu Jigoku in Japanese, are seven hot springs located in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. Unlike typical ...
Culture Kyoto Gozan Okuribi 2026 Karen Zheng Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on A...
Culture Hamamatsu Kite Flying Festival 2027 Anonymous A festival during Golden week where kites are flown to celebrate the birth of a son.
