Activities Chūson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi Tom Roseveare Hiraizumi is a beautiful, rural town in southern Iwate and makes for a spectacular introduction to both Tohoku and historical Japan...
11 Transportation Nakanojo Station Aline Laborde Nakanojo Station is positioned in the town of Nakanojo, Gunma prefecture. First built in 1945, Nakanojo Station possesses the ..
Transportation Nikko Station Aline Laborde Nikko Station (日光駅), situated in Tochigi Prefecture, is a serene station surrounded by country style structures, vibrant sc..
Accommodation Ryokan Tanigawa Featured Ryokan Tanigawa is a Japanese-style ryokan situated near the southern foot of Mt Tanigawa and is accompanied by a colossal vie..
11 Culture Deutschland Fest 2013 Hannah Warren At the edge of Roppongi, Deutschland Fest 2013 was held from October 11 to 14. I went along on opening night to check it out. ..
Accommodation HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Featured Hidden away in the valley of the Yukawa River, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is a ryokan mixed with a luxury hotel and a spa retreat, an..
Accommodation Kotobukiya Ryokan Featured For those travelers coming to Japan and wish to explore its traditions and culture, staying in a ryokan is a unique opportunity..
10 Culture Tokyo Design Hub Ana Skara At the Tokyo Midtown Design Hub, it is—as the name already suggests—all about design. It wants to connect "people," "business"..