Culture A Luxurious Shiga Escape With Superb Views and Cult... Joanna Ligon If you’re planning a getaway with a touch of luxury, Shiga Prefecture is a great place to start. The region is an easy place t..
Accommodation An Izu Island Hot Spring Town Escape at Atagawa Res... Joanna Ligon Izu Atagawa might be unfamiliar to many travelers, but it’s one of Izu Peninsula’s underrated hot spring towns. Steam from the..
Accommodation Experience Oarai: A Quiet Fishing Town Blessed by t... Joanna Ligon Every journey has its pace. In Oarai, on the Ibaraki coast, that pace is set by the sea—steady and patient.
Transportation Transit Guide: JR Kansai Area Pass Joanna Ligon The JR Kansai Area Pass is a convenient and budget-friendly ticket for exploring western Japan. It provides unlimited travel on..
Transportation Transit Guide: Osaka Amazing Pass Joanna Ligon The Osaka Amazing Pass combines unlimited subway, bus, and private railway rides with entry to around 40 of the city’s best at..
Culture Summer in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Japan’s summer can be overwhelming. But it’s also part of the atmosphere that defines this time of year, where everything feel..