2017 Travel Highlights & Outtakes

The best of a year of reporting Japan by the Japan Guide staff members.

December 21, 2017

Travel News

Japan during New Year

Visiting Japan during New Year can be rewarding as well as frustrating. Read our advice to prevent negative surprises.

December 8, 2017

Autumn Colors

2017 Autumn Color Reports

Three months of seasonal coverage from koyo spots across the country.

December 7, 2017

Far-Flung Japan

Far-Flung Japan: Nozakijima Island

Island of deer and a registered population of one.

December 1, 2017

Among the Peaks

The Ultimate Japan Alps Hike: The Kamikochi-Yari-Hotaka Circuit

Ready to take on Japan’s most challenging 3-day hike?

November 22, 2017

Far-Flung Japan

Far-Flung Japan: Ojika Island

First edition of our new Far Flung series - a delve into lesser known places in Japan

November 15, 2017

Travel News

New: Hakone Kamakura Pass

The new pass has become available on December 1, 2017.

November 13, 2017

Travel Report

Dipping into the onsen towns of Yamanaka, Yamashiro and Katayamazu

Three hot springs, culture and traditional craft in Kaga City

November 8, 2017

Travel Report

Getting lost in rural Japan

Cuisine, people and pristine nature on Sado Island

November 1, 2017

Travel News

The 45th Tokyo Motor Show

Beyond the Motor and towards the future

October 25, 2017

Craft Beer Japan

Keyaki Beer Festival

Getting merry at Japan’s biggest craft beer festival

October 21, 2017

Chotto Zeitaku Japan

Tomigaya, the hidden gem of Shibuya

Where vintage meets style

October 14, 2017

Travel Report

Remote Riches in Toyama

Visiting the best spots in the prefecture in four days.

September 29, 2017

Among the Peaks

One of Japan’s Best Hikes: Mt. Shirouma-dake

First edition of our outdoor series "Among the Peaks"

September 20, 2017

Travel News

Six Years After The Tsunami

Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast.

September 13, 2017

Travel Report

On the road in Tohoku: Driving through Miyagi and Yamagata

One car, one journey, and a plethora of inspiring sites

September 1, 2017

Travel News

IC Cards to become valid on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen

Suica, Pasmo, Icoca and seven other IC cards became valid on the trains on September 30, 2017.

August 26, 2017

Craft Beer Japan

Craft Beer Japan: Brewing on Premises at Hitachino Nest

A visit to the popular brewing company in Ibaraki Prefecture

August 6, 2017

Chotto Zeitaku Japan

Turning up the heat in Hayama

Stylish summer for grown-ups near Tokyo

July 28, 2017

Travel Report

Spiritual Chichibu

Visiting the three major shrines of Chichibu

July 21, 2017

Travel News

Off-limit Island becomes World Heritage Site

A remote island in Fukuoka Prefecture and related shrines have received world heritage status.

July 9, 2017

Travel News

Mount Shirane reopens for exploration

After years of closure due to volcanic activity, the peak above Kusatsu Onsen is now accessible again

June 22, 2017

Chotto Zeitaku Japan

Traditional craftsmanship in Tsubame-Sanjo

From Tsubame to Sanjo, a journey through local craft

June 16, 2017

Travel Report

Exploring Nikko

From its iconic temples and shrines to its dramatic scenery.

June 8, 2017

Announcing japan-guide.com Videos

We have started creating videos and launched our YouTube channel.

June 1, 2017

Craft Beer Japan

Craft Beer Japan: Kanda

Exploring the beers of Tokyo’s Kanda district.

May 20, 2017

Travel Report

2017 Cherry Blossoms

Reporting the season from popular hanami spots across the country.

May 4, 2017

Travel Report

Fuji Shibazakura Festival

Reporting from the flower festival at the foot of Mount Fuji.

May 2, 2017

Travel Report

Wisteria Watching at Ashikaga Flower Park

Report from the popular flower park north of Tokyo.

April 27, 2017

Travel Report

Nemophila flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park

The flowers are about to reach full bloom.

April 24, 2017

Travel News

Ginza Six Sneak Peek

A visit to the new complex ahead of its April 20 opening.

April 14, 2017

Chotto Zeitaku Japan

Escaping to the roofs in Tamagawa

Rest your weary bones with the best of both worlds.

April 10, 2017

Travel Report

Subculture in Ikebukuro

Anime, manga and cosplay

April 1, 2017

Travel News

Nikko Toshogu Uncovered

Renovation works on the celebrated Yomeimon Gate were completed.

March 14, 2017

Travel Report

Travel to the Goto Islands

Get lost in history and nature

March 9, 2017

Travel Report

Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa Sanzan

In pursuit of higher spirituality on the pilgrimage route.

March 1, 2017

Travel Report

Tokyo Early Spring Update

Checking on the state of early-flowering cherry trees in Tokyo

February 22, 2017

Travel Report

Crane Watching in Kushiro

Winter visit to eastern Hokkaido

February 11, 2017

Travel Report

Nagasaki Lantern Festival

Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Nagasaki

February 10, 2017

Travel Report

2017 Otaru Snow Light Path Festival

Reporting from this year’s festival in Otaru.

February 9, 2017

Travel Report

2017 Asahikawa Winter Festival

Reporting from Hokkaido’s second largest city.

February 8, 2017

Travel News

2017 Sapporo Snow Festival

Reporting the highlights from this year’s festival.

February 7, 2017

Craft Beer Japan

Craft Beer Japan: Osaka

Drinking our way around Osaka.

February 3, 2017

Chotto Zeitaku Japan

Modern Traditional, Gotemba and Hakone

Quiet moments around Mount Fuji

January 21, 2017

Travel Report

Early Blooming in Atami

Checking the early blooming cherry and plum blossoms.

January 16, 2017

Travel News

Five And A Half Years After The Tsunami

Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast.

January 8, 2017

2016 Travel Highlights

By the japan-guide.com staff members

January 1, 2017