Travel Report Kujukushima Islands and Winter Illumination at Huis Ten Bosch A trip to Nagasaki Prefecture (part 1 of 3). December 16, 2015
Autumn Colors 2015 Autumn Color Reports Reporting the seasonal colors from popular koyo spots across Japan. December 15, 2015
Travel News New for overseas visitors: Japan Explorer Pass JAL finally matches ANA's Experience Japan Fare December 9, 2015
Travel News Rail Pass News Several rail passes will be changed or newly introduced over the coming months. November 23, 2015
Travel News Kanto Area Pass becomes Tokyo Wide Pass The pass gets a new name, slightly extended coverage and higher price tag. October 27, 2015
Travel News New Bus Route: Toyama-Shirakawago A new bus will start operating between Toyama and Shirakawago from December 1, 2015. October 25, 2015
Travel Report Cosplay at Haco Stadium Tokyo A new establishment for cosplayers to take photographs in various settings. October 19, 2015
Nakanojo Biennale 2015 Contemporary art festival held in rural Gunma Prefecture until October 12. September 20, 2015
Travel Report Nature and hot springs at Naruko Onsen A trip report from Naruko Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture. September 1, 2015
Traditional culture and hot springs of the Aizu region A trip report from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. September 1, 2015
Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale 2015 The intriguing modern art festival in Niigata Prefecture is held until September 13. August 6, 2015
Japan’s Newest World Heritage Site Highlighting the country’s rapid development into Asia’s first industrial power within just half a century. July 5, 2015
Takumi no Waza Craftsmanship exhibition at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store in Tokyo. June 24, 2015
Four Years After The Tsunami Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. June 1, 2015
New Rail Pass From July 2015, a new rail pass for travelers from Nagoya to Ise and Kumano becomes available. May 24, 2015
Glass Teahouse with a view Yoshioka Tokujin unveils his latest work: a transparent glass teahouse with a million dollar view over Kyoto. May 11, 2015
Wisterias at the Kawachi Fuji Garden Report from the popular flower park in Kitakyushu. April 30, 2015
Missed the cherry blossoms in Tokyo? Where to see the cherry blossoms if you missed them in Tokyo. April 9, 2015
Missed the cherry blossoms in Kyoto? Where to see the cherry blossoms if you missed them in Kyoto. April 9, 2015
Kyoto booked out? Some tips on how to find a hotel room in Kyoto during the busy cherry blossom season. February 20, 2015
Crabs, Peonies and Castle Cruises A winter trip to Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture along the Sea of Japan coast. February 13, 2015
Trial Run to Kanazawa Riding the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa ahead of its March opening. February 7, 2015
Exploring the revitalized Nihonbashi District Thanks to tasteful, recent redevelopment, Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district is increasingly becoming an attractive sightseeing spot. February 6, 2015
Yet another new rail pass Available from March 14, the Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass will be one of the more interesting rail passes on sale. January 21, 2015
Arrival of Ryuhyo Drift ice was first spotted on January 12 off the coast of Hokkaido, 9 days earlier than average. January 15, 2015
NEX Tokyo Direct Ticket This great deal for foreign tourists will be turned into a round trip version from March 14 and drop a little bit in value. January 7, 2015
