Planning Beppu Makes Booking.com's Trending Destinations List Kim Bergström Beppu is gaining in popularity among Booking.com users, with the accommodation website listing the region as one of its top 1...
Culture A Journey to West Nara Tom Roseveare The West Nara area is a cultural pocket of rich historical and cultural significance, located in the northwestern part of Nar...
Culture Japan Heritage Journey in Tsushima Emi Takahata Tsushima, a Nagasaki Heritage site between Kyushu and Korea, blends culture and nature. From shrines to unique cuisine, it ca...
Culture 7 Scenic Lighthouses in Japan Kim Bergström As an island nation, Japan has a significant coastline – and the varied topography including rugged cliffs, intricate bays, a...
Kahoen Sakura Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Kahoen is a mountainside garden in Kyoto known for its seasonal beauty, particularly the numerous sakura trees that bloom dur...
Autumn Adventure Travel Along the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line Sandra Isaka Embarking on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line in autumn is a journey filled with breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable outdoo...
A Journey Through Time on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Leslie Taylor One of Japan’s most compelling features as a travel destination is the unique mixture of modern and traditional, and the new ...
Activities Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road Chiara Terzuolo In Kochi Prefecture you can take a day trek following one of the ancient roads that was used to transport prized salt to market.
8 Culture A Legacy of Music and Arts Shary Francois Geisha used to be entertainers. They are very hard to take photographs at. Why don't you look like one for a day? My time spe...
Culture Naha City Museum of History Bonson Lam Naha museum may seem as dry as the sixty year old librarian who lorded over you in elementary school, but this little town th...