Food Gourmet Guide to Tsuruoka City Tom Roseveare Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014, Tsuruoka is blessed with a diverse food culture thanks to the nature’s bounties.
Planning Guide to Earthquakes in Japan Edward Yagisawa Learn how to prepare for Japan's worst natural disasters - earthquakes and typhoons - and what to do when you encounter one.
Planning Mount Fuji to Charge Climbing Fees Kim Bergström Feb 10, 2024 In an effort to combat overcrowding and bullet climbing concerns, Yamanashi Prefecture officials have announced that a 2000 JPY fee will be charged to
Transportation Singapore to Okinawa Direct Flights Bonson Lam Sep 10, 2017 Jetstar will commence direct flights from Singapore to Okinawa from 17 November, 2017.
Transportation Getting From Tokyo to Akita Ben Bloch A brief guide to various transportation options from Tokyo to Akita and back.
16 Activities A Day Trip to Minamisanriku Roger Smith I recently took a pleasant trip to Minamisanriku in the northern part of... My first stop was to Kamiwarizaki (神割崎).
New Tourist Rules Coming to Hakuba Kim Bergström Oct 1, 2025 Planning a ski trip to Hakuba this winter?
Planning Why Tsuruoka is Calling to Travelers Kim Bergström Nov 27, 2025 Beyond cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto lie regions that are not overwhelmed by travelers, but instead are quietly waiting for visitors to return.