Culture Shirone Kite Museum Kim Bergström The region has an annual kite festival with origins dating back to the mid 1800s, but if you're not in the area at the time of the festival the Shirone
Activities Around Hell Valley and Back Malcome Larcens With the proper gear, winter hiking is as enjoyable if not more than summer hiking. This is a short loop around a place called Hell Valley.
Transportation Changes Coming to Japan's Departure Tax? Kim Bergström Nov 11, 2025 No final decision has been made yet, so travelers should keep an eye on
Culture Ome City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi These include Baba-ke Oshi Juku, the Fukushima-ke Home, Mount Mitake and the Ome Shinmachi no Oido Well.
10 Culture Sunset in Enoshima Alexander Voeler I ended the day of Tanabata by going to Enoshima, and was not disappointed.
9 Activities Cherry Blossoms at Kumamoto Castle Steve Morton Despite sustaining considerable damage, we can now embrace the Japanese... Thanks to the sight of these colorful flowers, not even the bad weather
Planning Tokyo a Top Global Spot for Solo Female Travel Kim Bergström Dec 28, 2025 anywhere in the world still requires awareness and preparation, and Tokyo is no
Activities Two Japanese Hiking Routes Among World's Best Kim Bergström May 6, 2025 Fuji needs no introduction, the Gotemba Trail offers a lesser-trodden path