Travel Report Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale 2024 Happening from July 13 to November 10 August 14, 2024
Sponsored Story An off-the-beaten-path nature retreat out of Tokyo 3 days in Nishiizu, a scenic town in western Izu Peninsula April 28, 2024
Sponsored Story Four places to experience sake in Niigata Sake adventure two hours from Tokyo by bullet train March 27, 2024
Sponsored Story Taking the newly extended shinkansen line beyond Kanazawa What to see in Fukui City on an overnight trip March 19, 2024
Sponsored Story Three great guided experiences 1-day tours in Kanazawa, Takamatsu and the Shimanami Kaido with JTB Sunrise Tours March 15, 2024
Sponsored Story Craft beer and sake in central Japan A trip to breweries in Nagoya, Ise and Gifu February 16, 2024
Sponsored Story An overnight getaway to peaceful Izu Exploring the east coast on a side trip from Tokyo February 15, 2024
Sponsored Story A 2-day rural getaway in Ena City A rural gem on the historic Nakasendo highway January 31, 2024
Travel News Bullet train network to be expanded on March 16 Hokuriku Shinkansen extension from Kanazawa to Tsuruga January 27, 2024
Travel Guide Newest addition to our guide: Tsuruga To be connected to the shinkansen this March January 11, 2024
Sponsored Story Cherry blossom spots in and around Nagoya Plan your visit for spring 2024 November 12, 2023
Solo Female Travel Taking the JR Koumi Line in the Yatsugatake Highlands A solo day trip visiting a star-shaped fort and a radio observatory by train August 27, 2023
Chotto Zeitaku Japan Hokusai art and chestnuts in Obuse Quaint town 30 minutes from Nagano and the Snow Monkeys August 7, 2023
Featured Story In the footsteps of samurai warlords A 3-day trip to Gifu Prefecture February 22, 2023
Sponsored Story Rice, sake and cuisine in Itoigawa A one-day trip to Japan’s Jade Coast February 6, 2023
Travel News What’s new in Nagoya Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years November 7, 2022
Travel News Japan’s best art triennials are both held this year Contemporary art meets rural Japan April 12, 2022
Advertiser content Walking the Historic Nakasendo Samurai Trail Along the Kiso Valley from Magome to Tsumago February 24, 2022
Featured Story A six-day trip south of Mount Fuji (Part 3) From the base of Izu to Fuji’s western slopes February 20, 2022
Featured Story A six-day trip south of Mount Fuji (Part 2) Exploring Izu’s scenic west coast February 16, 2022
Featured Story A six-day trip south of Mount Fuji (Part 1) Viewing Mount Fuji from a multitude of angles February 12, 2022
Featured Story A 3-day rural escape from Tokyo Exploring the remote landscapes of Niigata Prefecture January 13, 2022
Featured Story Off the beaten path (3): Food replicas and hiking A 6-day journey through central Japan. December 8, 2021
Featured Story Off the beaten path (2): Tea and kimono A 6-day journey through central Japan. November 30, 2021
Featured Story Off the beaten path (1): Ninja and pottery A 6-day journey through central Japan. November 22, 2021
Featured Story Snowshoeing and ninja secrets in a mountain village A 2-day winter trip to Togakushi February 24, 2021
Featured Story 4-day Road Trip across central Japan - Day 4 Relaxing scenic views and sake breweries February 20, 2021
Featured Story 4-day Road Trip across central Japan - Day 3 Artisanal crafts and rustic countryside February 4, 2021
Featured Story Discovering Shizuoka (2/2): Izu Peninsula A Two-Day Journey on the Izu Peninsula January 19, 2021
Featured Story Discovering Shizuoka (1/2): Mount Fuji A 2-day journey along Mount Fuji’s southern base January 15, 2021
Featured Story 4-day Road Trip across central Japan - Day 2 Exciting outdoor activities and starry night sky January 11, 2021
Featured Story Three great side-trips from Nagoya Visiting spectacular nature, spiritual spots and historical towns December 30, 2020
Camping Japan Fall Camping in the Minami Alps A 3-day camping trip to Yamanashi Prefecture December 26, 2020
Featured Story 4-day Road Trip across central Japan - Day 1 Visiting a castle palace and Japan’s most sacred shrines December 10, 2020
Sponsored Story Seven great things to do in and around Nagoya Art, history and scenic views in Aichi Prefecture November 26, 2020
Travel News Travel restarting: Kanazawa An update from Kanazawa’s popular sightseeing spots August 17, 2020
Wild Japan Birds, bugs and giant flying squirrels A tour of the Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary July 20, 2020
A Stroll Through Japan A Stroll Through Kanazawa One day walk exploring Kanazawa’s highlights June 29, 2020
Featured Story Myth, Mysticism and Mountain Views A two-day trip to the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park March 31, 2020
Featured Story History, scenery and fine wine in Kofu 2-days in the mountain city of Takeda Shingen March 31, 2020
Featured Story Echizen, the city of artisans and traditional crafts A 2-day hands-on trip checking out the local crafts February 23, 2020
Traveling with Kids Winter Activities in Karuizawa A family trip to the resort town of Karuizawa February 12, 2020
Sponsored Story Outdoor activities and cultural sights in Minokamo A side trip from Nagoya December 13, 2019
Itinerary Ideas Day Trip Exploring Kanazawa A suggested 1-day walking itinerary for Kanazawa November 10, 2019
Sponsored Story 5 cycling tours in Toyama Exploring the interior and coastal regions by bicycle October 28, 2019
Sponsored Story 10 places to visit in the Izu Peninsula Travel using the Izu Dream Pass and Minami Izu Free Pass October 20, 2019
Sponsored Story See everything you want in Chino A city that offers a wide range of sights and activities August 9, 2019
Chotto Zeitaku Japan A day out in Karuizawa Sightseeing and enjoying the cool weather in the highlands July 6, 2019
A Stroll Through Japan A Stroll Through Matsumoto Strolling through Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture June 22, 2019
Itinerary Ideas Bus trip to Fuji-Q Highland A cheaper way to travel to the Fuji Five Lakes region from Tokyo June 1, 2019
Sponsored Story A pilgrimage from Nagoya along the Kumano Kodo A three day two night journey through the Iseji Route March 18, 2019
Sponsored Story Samurai castles, mystical mountain temples and the nature of Aichi Driving in Japan’s most car-friendly region Nagoya and Aichi March 15, 2019
Sponsored Story Kiso Valley: a 3-day side trip from Nagoya Traveling through the breathtaking Kiso Valley as a side trip from Nagoya March 12, 2019
Solo Female Travel Travel along the coast of Shizuoka A girl’s guide to Shizuoka and Hamamatsu March 8, 2019
Among the Peaks Ski touring in Hakuba’s backcountry How to find Japan’s best powder snow without the ski resort crowds February 12, 2019
Sponsored Story Nakaya, a wonderfully rural farmhouse stay two hours from Tokyo Going back to the ‘'good old days’' in the Japanese countryside February 1, 2019
Sponsored Story Exploring Toyama en route from Takayama to Tokyo Riding the Takayama Line to Toyama December 14, 2018
Sponsored Story Japan’s New Golden Route - Part 3 The alternative way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto October 31, 2018
Sponsored Story Japan’s New Golden Route - Part 2 The alternative way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto October 1, 2018
Sponsored Story Drums of Sado: Earth Celebration Joining the excitement at Sado Island’s 3-day taiko drum music festival September 8, 2018
Sponsored Story Japan’s New Golden Route - Part 1 An alternative way of traveling between Tokyo and Kyoto August 31, 2018
Among the Peaks Hiking Japan’s Second Highest Peak Climbing Mount Kita-dake in the Japan Southern Alps August 17, 2018
Travel Report Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2018 Contemporary art festival in rural Niigata Prefecture running through September 17 August 7, 2018
Golf in Japan Playing Golf Near Mt. Fuji Playing 18 holes at the foot of Japan’s tallest mountain June 30, 2018
Chotto Zeitaku Japan Chasing the high life in Chino The hunt for moss, waterfalls and delicious food June 15, 2018
Sponsored Story Nagoya Castle’s Masterpiece, The Honmaru Goten Palace On June 8, the reconstructed palace at Nagoya Castle was fully opened to the public June 8, 2018
Travel News Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center Opens A spectacular new center about Mount Fuji opened in December 2017 in Fujinomiya City. March 2, 2018
Travel Report Exploring Japan’s Tea Town Experiencing the tea and traditional sites of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture February 23, 2018
Travel Report Shinanomachi, the Backcountry of Nagano An outdoor lover’s paradise just two hours from Tokyo February 9, 2018
Travel Report Getting lost in rural Japan Cuisine, people and pristine nature on Sado Island November 1, 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 Remote Riches in Toyama Visiting the best spots in the prefecture in four days. September 29, 2017
Travel Report Tour de Reinan: Obama, Oi and Takahama Part two of a trip to the Reinan Coast in Fukui Prefecture. March 1, 2016
Travel Report Tour de Reinan: Tsuruga, Mihama and Wakasa Part one of a trip to the Reinan Coast in Fukui Prefecture. March 1, 2016
