Summer Festivals in Fukuoka Robert Kodama Fukuoka offers numerous festivals for visitors in the summer months.
Culture Summer Festivals in Nagasaki Robert Kodama Nagasaki's summer festivals offer something for everyone in the season's hottest months.
Saga Itinerary Mandy Bartok Saga is one of Japan's smaller prefectures, located on the island of Kyushu. The region is famed for its seafood and porcelai...
Activities Three Days Along Kisoji’s Nakasendo Trail (Day 2) Marie Guirao Day two from our a three-day trip to the Kiso Valley along the Nakasendo to take in some of its key sights.
Transportation Getting From Tokyo to Akita Ben Bloch A brief guide to various transportation options from Tokyo to Akita and back.
Transportation How to Get to Matsuyama Bronwyn O'Neill Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, has been gaining tourist popularity, particularly with some European travelers who favor mo...
Transportation Guide to the JR East Pass Japan Travel The JR East Pass is a flexible 5-day pass available to travellers looking to explore eastern Japan – from Nagano up to Tohoku.
Activities Cycling Guide for Tokyo Area Kasia Szumna Sometimes, when you are just tired of walking, you need another means of transport! Cycling is very popular in Japan and it i...
Transportation Travel Tohoku With a JR East Pass Bridget Ye Are Japan’s transportation costs causing you to hesitate visiting the country? Well don’t fret! The JR East Pass for the Toho...
Transportation How to Use the Tokyo Metro Kasia Szumna You do not have to feel lost when coming to Tokyo for the first time. Read our tips and use Tokyo Metro like a local.