Planning Hands-Free Travel: Takayama to Matsumoto Featured On arrival, I actually left my luggage at my hotel pre-check-in to go and... Whilst there are plenty of buses throughout the day, I planned a 1 hour
Food Regional Cuisine - Nagano Sleiman Azizi Shinshu soba, as they are known here, are thought to be the original noodle... With its roasted miso and sweet nutty flavor, gohei mochi are a real treat
Shopping The Fun of Fukubukuro Kim Bergström Fukubukuro, or lucky bags, are a popular fixture on the new year's calendar. This guide covers some of what these is to know about them.
Culture Sake Etiquette Fiona Yoshitake To make sure that you have a fantastic sake drinking experience with your friends, here are some tips and hints on how to serve and receive sake.
Activities Pokémon World Championships 2023 Aug 11th - 13th 2023 Past Event The appeal of all things Pokémon transcends age and attracts children and... to the World Tournament running from August 11 until August 13, there are
Activities Two Kyoto Gardens on NYT's Must-See List Kim Bergström May 15, 2025 Japan’s gardens are often seen as more than just places to admire plants... Rather than presenting one main view, the 17-acre grounds are designed
Matsudo City Nanakusa Marathon 2026 Early Jan start out the new year in an active way, the Matsudo City Nanakusa Marathon takes place in early January – and interestingly, it includes three different race
