Activities Hiking the Oku-Matsushima Trail Chiara Terzuolo The Oku-Matsushima Trail is part of the Miyagi Olle trail series in Miyagi Prefecture. The beginner-friendly trail shows off some..
6 Food Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Soul Food Chiara Terzuolo Watching katsuo no tayaki being cooked is part of the fun, as thick fillets of bonito (also known as skipjack tuna) are thrust into..
Culture Roppongi's Midtown Tower Kim Bergström Midtown Tower is Japan's sixth tallest skyscraper, standing at just a touch over 248 meters. It's home to a variety of business..
Accommodation Imai-So Onsen Hotel in Izu Peter Sidell Near Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Imai-So is an onsen hotel with everything you need for a relaxing..
Activities Miyamoto Park and Cafe Imasa Sherilyn Siy Miyamoto Park is located on the quieter side of Ochanomizu, away from the more famous "Latin Quarter" section. The park is gra..
Culture Discovering Ako: Salt and City Tom Fay Nowadays, Ako is known throughout Japan for its famous salt, but it is also rising as an attractive travel destination thanks to..
Food Tenzo Kim Bergström Located just a stone's throw away from Toranomon Station, Tenzo serves up a variety of vegan-friendly dishes, with takeout options..
Accommodation Koyo Ryokan in Kaminoyama Alena Eckelmann Koyo Ryokan in Kaminoyama Onsen near Yamagata City and near the Zao mountains is ranking amongst the best ryokan in Japan. The Ogami..