Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Located in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu is a charming town home to captivating nature, rich cultural heritage, and..
Transportation Transit Guide: JBL Pass Veronica Carnevale The JBL Pass, not to be confused with the Japan Bus Pass, is a flat-rate bus ticket that allows holders to ride up to three express..
Culture Cherry Blossoms and Tuna Gourmet in Nachikatsuura Veronica Carnevale In addition to cherry blossoms, Nachikatsuura also offers a wealth of historic heritage, as well as rejuvenating hot springs a..
Shopping Watanabe Sake Brewery Japan Travel Surrounded by dramatic mountain ranges and blessed with a supply of some of the purest water in Japan, Watanabe Sake Brewery (established..
Activities Winter Views of Hida Furukawa Japan Travel Situated in the unspoiled hills of northern Gifu Prefecture, Hida Furukawa is a small traditional town that retains much of its..
Activities Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan Joanna Ligon Say goodbye to winter, and discover 40 cherry blossom spots around Japan this spring!