Planning Sustainable Travel in Japan Veronica Carnevale Japan is a wondrous country filled with traditional countrysides, seaside paradises, historic temples and shrines, state of the art cities, and renowned
13 Jizo Statues of Osorezan Justin Velgus Osorezan in Aomori Prefecture is a land of death with subtle beauty.
Culture Raijinyama: Tohoku's Largest Kofun Tomb Justin Velgus Raijinyama located in Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture is the site of the Tohoku region's largest "Kofun" style tomb.
Activities Trip to Aokigahara Forest Michael Ying A short day trip to one of the most infamous forests in all of Japan.
Culture The 47 Ronin: Part 1 Sleiman Azizi 1701, Asano Naganori, a hereditary daimyo leader of Ako Domain in what is... Now, the story goes that Asano and Kira did not get along very well.
12 Activities Celebrating the Lights of November Reynald Ventura award-winning creator of ‘Aguirre, the Wrath of God,’ and ‘Fitzcarraldo,’ got his... inspiration from the poet-traveler Basho Matsuo.
Culture International Festivals at Yoyogi Todd Wojnowski The large event stage is usually booked from morning to night for the full... Here is a rundown on the highlights of the festival circuit: The Major
Activities Shiretoko National Park Rey Waters On the Nemuro Strait side where no ice is formed the coast is lined with... Since this is a bear habitat with a rich ecosystem, most hiking areas require