The Perfect 24-Hour Trip In Naha, Okinawa

This one-day itinerary relies on the monorail, starts from the furthest point, and ends in the heart of downtown, so that after a long day of sightseeing, you can kick back, watch the sunset at the beach, and maybe even take a dip before going out to enjoy some nightlife.

Culture Food & Drink Travel Tips Okinawa

Emily Dickson

March 26, 2018

15 Things to Do in Toyama City

With some knowledge of the local dialect and the following guide, I am sure you will enjoy your stay at Toyama city. Any season is a great time–why not drop by for a visit?

Culture Events Travel Tips Chubu

Grace

March 13, 2018

20 Things to Do in Kawasaki

Kawasaki is not just a Japanese motorcycle company, it is an industrial metropolis where visitors can wander and find an abundance of discovery. Here we look at the 20 best things to do in this amazing city just 1 hour from Tokyo.

Attractions Culture Shopping Travel Tips Kanto

Marina Lizio

March 1, 2018

5 Things To Do Before Skiing Or Snowboarding In Japan

So you're going to go skiing or snowboarding in Japan? Congratulations! You're going to have an amazing time.

Events Travel Tips All Japan

Luke Houghton

March 1, 2018

15 Things to Do in Shiga

Most tourists come for Lake Biwa, but Shiga prefecture actually offers many interesting activities and beautiful landscape. Here are the top 15 things you might want to do here.

Nature Shopping Travel Tips Kansai

Anissa Ratna Putri

January 26, 2018

Mount Zao in Yamagata: It's Time For The Snow Monsters!

Winter is upon us, and the distinct phenomenon of the juhyou or “snow monsters” of Mount Zao in Yamagata prefecture are not to be missed as one of Japan’s top winter wonders.

Attractions Travel Tips Tohoku

Jackie Imamura

January 5, 2018

5 Winter Activities in Hokkaido (Other than Skiing)

Winter is here and Hokkaido are already catching a huge helping of snow. While most visitors are going there for the skiing, what other fun things can people do there?

Nature Travel Tips Hokkaido

Francesca Le Lohe

December 16, 2017

15 Things to Do in Kagawa

Situated on the adventure island of Shikoku, Kagawa is also commonly known as the “udon prefecture”. Aside from the vibrant and diverse port city of Takamatsu, there are also many outlying islands which surround this prefecture and each one has its own uniqueness and local specialties.

Travel Tips Shikoku

Kate Kennedy

November 28, 2017

An Introduction to Nishi Chayagai: Kanazawa's Hidden Treasure

The Japanese refer to Kanazawa as Sho-Kyoto, or Little Kyoto, and at no time is this more evident than when taking in the historic atmosphere that can be found in the city’s three chaya (teahouse) districts.

Attractions Shopping Travel Tips Chubu

Alan Jones

November 27, 2017

15 Things to Do in Hiroshima

The exquisite, alluring, and all around wonderful city of Hiroshima that has withstood destruction to become one of the most exciting parts of Japan. Here are 15 reasons why I love about this prefecture.

Travel Tips Chugoku

Alfie Blincowe

November 11, 2017

10 Things to Do on the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa

The Noto peninsula is only a short drive away from Kanazawa, and it has many interesting things to do and see.

Travel Tips Chubu

Alison Taylor

November 2, 2017

Enjoying Autumn Colours with the Hakone Free Pass

Autumn is a great time to visit Japan. Everywhere you look, there are vivid green, red, orange and yellow colours, and the Hakone area is a great choice for enjoying the fall foliage.

Travel Tips Kanto

Ana Verissimo

October 13, 2017

Overnight Haul: Staying the Night in Haneda or Narita Airport

That cheap plane that leaves Japan at 4am looks so tempting, but how is it possible? Well, not only is it possible, those off-peak flights offer a unique experience of spending the night in a Japanese airport...

Travel Tips All Japan

Peter Leonard

September 30, 2017

15 Things to Do in Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi is a small but very impressive cluster of traditional Japanese culture that stays true to the history of the country. Here are 15 of the funnest, most exciting things to do there.

Attractions Travel Tips Chugoku

Alfie Blincowe

September 20, 2017

Going Cross-country in the Land of the Rising Sun: My Road Trip Across Japan

Japan has many different ways to travel cross-country. When all has been said about the common methods–bullet train, airplane, and bus–what is it like driving by automobile? This experience made me see a different side of Japan from behind the wheel.

Attractions Travel Tips Kansai Kyushu

Liam Carrigan

September 16, 2017

Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Kitakyushu

A lot of people flock to Tokyo or any of the other more well known touristy places when they plan a visit to Japan but there’s a city that a lot of tourists have yet to really explore but really should--and that is Kitakyushu City.

Attractions Travel Tips Kyushu

Erika Calayag

September 9, 2017