Accommodation See Southern Japan with Kirishima As Your Gateway Featured Soothe your senses in Kirishima’s nature and experience Kirishima Kokusai Hotel’s hospitality.
Transportation Transit Guide: Hankyu One-Day Pass Joanna Ligon The Hankyu One-Day Pass is your gateway to discovering the heart of Kansai. It’s a perfect choice for travelers who want flexi..
Culture Discover Winter Magic at Akita’s Tazawako Ski Area Joanna Ligon You’ve heard of Niseko and Hakuba, but have you skied above Japan’s deepest lake? Tazawako Ski Area may not be on every travel..
Culture The History of Japan: Era by Era Joanna Ligon 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..
Culture Takayama Spring Festival 2026 Apr 14th - Apr 15th The Takayama Spring Festival, also known as Sanno Matsuri, is one of Japan's biggest festivals marking the change of the season...
Planning Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as chal..
Culture Explore Ako, Tatsuno, and Himeji with Ease From Kam... Joanna Ligon On the coast of Hyogo Prefecture, the towns of Ako, Tatsuno, and Himeji offer a journey that blends Japan’s natural beauty wit..
Accommodation Hotel NORD Otaru, Your Front-Row Seat to Otaru’s Ca... Joanna Ligon Otaru, a small port city in Hokkaido Prefecture, charms in every season: spring brings cherry blossoms, summer invites breezy Otaru..