Culture
The History of Japan: Era by Era
One of the best things about traveling in Japan is how the past and present sit side by side. You can eat lunch in a 300-year-old..
Planning
Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide
Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as chal..
Planning
Guide to eSIM in Japan
There are plenty of ways to keep your Instagram feed alive and your Google Maps on track while in Japan, but one of the most convenient..
Accommodation
Explore Ishigaki From Town to Shore on a Two-Hotel ...
To experience Ishigaki island beaches and its surrounding attractions at their fullest, it helps to know where to begin. Here ..
Transportation
Transit Guide: JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass, the single pass that links Tokyo to Hakodate—and everywhere in between.
Food
bills Spring/Summer 2026 Menu Travels to Sydney
Australian-born dining concept bills is ushering in the warmer months with a new seasonal menu across its Japan locations, offering..
Accommodation
An All-Inclusive Osaka Escape With KAMENOI HOTEL TO...
Osaka, a beloved prefecture in the Kansai region, thrives on a culture built around the joy of eating well. Everywhere, you’ll..
Culture
Craft Sake Week 2026: Two Tochigi's Sake Stories, T...
Tochigi Prefecture runs deep with sake heritage—but for a fleeting window each spring, that heritage travels to the heart of T..
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Accommodation
Kamenoi Hotel Aso: A Grand Nature Resort in Aso
Veronica CarnevaleLocated in northeastern Kumamoto Prefecture, Aso is a city characterized by its powerful nature—namely, Mount Aso, one of Japa..
Culture
Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2027
The Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) is an international film festival that showcases original animated works from around the..
Beauty & Spa
The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Head Spas in Japan
Veronica CarnevaleThis guide covers what a Japanese head spa is, the results and benefits, how much it costs, and popular tourist-friendly salons..
Activities
Winter Adventure in Akita, Japan
Veronica CarnevaleTogether, the snow sports, sightseeing, and cozy lodging options make Akita a destination winter lovers will not want to miss...