Activities Bosai + Tourism in Miyagi Sarah Koh Bosai Tourism offers programs run by Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City detailing insights from overcoming many natural disaste..
Culture Otsu: Oddly Overshadowed Arlene Bastion Otsu has its own merits including Lake Biwa and shrines significant to Buddhist-Shinto origins. It need not be overshadowed as a..
Japan’s New Golden Route: Samurai Edition Featured Come explore this samurai-themed edition of an alternative Golden Route that departs from Tokyo before visiting Gifu, Ishikawa and..
Accommodation Kumamoto’s Farm Stay Program Kathryn Wortley What better way to get to know someone’s culture and way of life than to live, work and have fun with them? That's why Hit..
Activities The Best Places for Exploring Awaji Meghan Bridges Within Hyogo Prefecture lies the quaint island of Awaji, a peaceful and beautiful area boasting nature, relaxation and rich culture...
Culture Meimei-an and the Tea Ceremony Culture of Matsue Featured Neither Matsue nor Shimane Prefecture are known for matcha production, yet Matsue has become known as one of Japan’s three big..
Beauty & Spa Tamatsukuri Onsen Featured Matsue has two areas famous for its natural hot spring water – Tamatsukuri Onsen and Shinjiko Onsen.
Culture Mount Inasa Observation Platform Sleiman Azizi Designated as one of the top night views in Japan, Mount Inasa is a must-see when in Nagasaki, in Kyushu in western Japan. Accessible..