6 Winter Visit to Kusatsu Onsen Sayaka Saku One of the famous onsens in Japan, Kusatsu Onsen is situated in north-west area of Gunma Prefecture. Gunma is known for having so many good onsens.
Planning What Opened While Borders Were Closed? Kim Bergström During Japan's pandemic-related border closures, a host of new attractions popped up.
Culture Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List Kim Bergström Jan 29, 2025 In an exciting development, Japan has officially recommended the ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara (located in present-day Nara Prefecture) for UNESCO
Accommodation Sawanoya Ryokan Serena Ogawa With a wooden exterior that would not be remiss in an old Japanese film, the interior of Sawanoya is just as comforting.
Culture New Uniform for Tokyo Olympics Helpers Edward Yagisawa Jun 5, 2015 Tokyo guides will be easily spotted by Japan's increasing foreign tourists with their new uniforms.
Planning Japan SIM Cards by Mobal Serena Ogawa Mobal makes it easy to stay connected while you're in Japan.
Food Tempura Miyashiro Japan Travel Tempura Miyashiro takes over an unassuming 100 year-old property in the cozy backstreets of trendy Nakameguro.
Food Kaneko Hannosuke Nihonbashi Tendon Sherilyn Siy A small tempura shop in Nihonbashi that can seat 20 people at a time boasts of lines at average 1.5 hours waiting time (some have reported 3 hour wait