Getting Away in Japan: Fukui

Jun 27, 2018 By Bert Wishart

Despite being located within Japan's 'Snow Country' and facing out into the Sea of Japan, Fukui Prefecture doesn't quite attract the hordes of tourists that other more famous parts of Japan gets. However, that means that when you visit there are less people to with whom you must share the...[ Click to read more ]

8 Popular Attractions Near Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture

Jun 26, 2018 By Justin Hanus

A visit to Japan won’t be complete without a trip to the one of the most famous natural beauties in the world, Mt. Fuji. It’s majestic cone has its magical allure from all angles that is why crowds are drawn to the different attractions surrounding it so that they can...[ Click to read more ]

The Most Popular Temples and Shrines in Kobe

By Justin Hanus

Japan is a melting pot of several religions in the East. There are religions that have immigrated from different parts of Asia and there are those that originated within the country. Some of them are still existing today and pilgrimages still take place regularly to worship their deities. Others are...[ Click to read more ]

Popular Beaches in The Kansai Region

By Justin Hanus

A lot of people love going to the beach because as they say, they need a dose of vitamin sea. Unfortunately, not a lot of countries have the best beaches and sea views that people can enjoy either by swimming or just lounging around in the sand or in comfy...[ Click to read more ]

Gifu Castle Panorama Night View

Jun 15, 2018 By Ray Proper

If you are looking for a cool place to spend a hot summer night I have just the spot; Gifu! Gifu City is a mere 20 minute train ride from Nagoya, but it is generally cooler than Nagoya, although in fairness it is also colder in the winter-funny how that works, isn’t...[ Click to read more ]

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Fly First Airlines and experience traveling without moving

Jun 02, 2018 By Jason Gatewood

There are no limits to the amount of themed cafes that are available to you if you want a unique dining experience in the Metropolis. Wanna hang out with owls, sure. How about ninjas? Ditto. Vampire maids, yeah we got that. Full blown psychedelic anime-themed robots piloted by ladies? We...[ Click to read more ]

Ise Ebi Matsuri (Lobster Festival)

May 29, 2018 By Bert Wishart

For much of the world, there is little more decadent than dining out on lobster. However, here in Japan, lobster - while still relatively pricey compared to most seafood - is by no means the preserve of the uber-rich, and nor is the festival that celebrates it each year. All...[ Click to read more ]

Getting Away in Japan: Kanagawa

By Bert Wishart

Though Kanagawa Prefecture is often dismissed as 'that bit next to Tokyo', you shouldn't let its relatively small stature when compared to its glamorous neighbor fool you; from bright city lights, beautiful nature and a long, celebrated history, there is a whole lot to see and do in Kanagawa. Yokohama...[ Click to read more ]

Rice Planting Events in Hiroshima

By Matt Mangham

I always recommend venturing out of the city if you can. Rural Hiroshima Prefecture is a knockout, and this is a wonderful time of year. The spring foliage still shows its fresh, pale green on the hills, and the worst of the summer heat is weeks away. Most of the...[ Click to read more ]

Hiroshima’s Toukasan Festival

By Matt Mangham

For four hundred years, Hiroshima’s Toukasan festival has marked the arrival of summer for locals. Stretching over three days on the first weekend in June, the festival is officially in honor of Touka Daimyoujin, a deity enshrined at Enryu-ji, a temple one block north of Peace Boulevard on Chuo-dori. Also...[ Click to read more ]