Food Tiny Toria Brings the Tea Serena Ogawa Tokyo is no stranger to the allure of tea time with many hotels and venues offering seasonally themed teatime treats.
8 Culture Kamakura Camera - The Great Buddha Peter Oxley The author takes a look at the Great Buddha in its historical and cultural context to give you a deeper appreciation of this greatly revered icon of Japanese
Accommodation Experience Oarai: A Quiet Fishing Town Blessed by t... Joanna Ligon In Oarai, on the Ibaraki coast, that pace is set by the sea—steady and patient.
Activities The Venus Line, Nagano Rey Waters A skyline drive along the Nagano Prefecture mountains. Hike the highlands, wetlands and ponds to scenic vistas.
Culture The Republic of Ezo Euan Prentis Goryokaku Park holds colourful cherry blossoms, calm open-grounds, and a powerful history as the former seat of the short-lived Republic of Ezo.
Culture The Battle of Sekigahara Chris Glenn The Battle of Sekigahara in modern day Gifu Prefecture, fought between East and West Japan on October 21, 1600, was history’s bloodiest and most decisive
Accommodation The Kurobe Kanko Hotel Jonathan Jahnke The Kurobe Kanko Hotel, in Omachi, Nagano, sits at the entrance of the Japanese Alps, making it perfect for hiking, trekking, winter sports, climbing,
Culture The Charms of Kichijoji Arlene Bastion Kichijoji is a charming town meriting its reputation as the place where most Japanese want to live.