Transit Guide: Kansai Railway Pass Joanna Ligon The Kansai Railway Pass offers an affordable way to travel across western Japan, from Kyoto’s temples to Wakayama’s seaside. I..
Culture The Spirit of Japan LA Amsden Understanding Fukui's rich spiritualism through Shugendo, a unique syncretism between Esoteric Buddhism, Shinto, and Taoism.
Culture Kurume’s Shrines By the River Arlene Bastion Bairinji and Suitengu by the Chikugo River, are part of Kurume's already beautiful environment and quiet beauty, a magnet in..
Activities Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck Justin Randall Located 45 minutes by car from Kitami Station. The Honzawa Ranch Observation Deck overlooks the wide Kitami Valley, and Shiretoko..
Culture Tokoro Forest of Remains Justin Randall Across this museum park, learn about the lives and customs of Hokkaido's prehistoric hunter-gatherers, the Okhotsk, the forerunners..
Activities Wild Hokkaido Viola van Onselen This story explores a five-day eco-tourism journey through Hokkaido, highlighting how the region promotes sustainable tourism beyond..
Culture Yamaguchi's Kozan Park Arlene Bastion A pleasant way to learn about a segment of Japan's warring history with a peaceful walk in the park.
Culture Inside Nobeoka Arlene Bastion Nobeoka's rivers and shrines together with the well kept Nobeoka Castle ruins and Bell make being inside Nobeoka as lively as..