Culture Cultural Discoveries in Yamagata Tom Roseveare Explore some of its cultural highlights, from one of the top Kumano shrines in Japan to perhaps its most well-known hot spring town.
12 Activities Fauna and Flora of Akiyoshidai Tristan Scholze 秋吉台国定公園—Akiyoshidai Kokutei Kōen—Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park 秋吉台—Akiyoshidai—Akiyoshidai
Planning Staying at a Ryokan One of Lonely Planet's Top Expe... Kim Bergström Oct 23, 2025 Lonely Planet has included spending a night at a ryokan among its 25 Best Experiences for 2026, praising it as one of the most mindful and memorable ways
Culture Exploring Otaru Max Otaru, a picturesque port town in Hokkaido, is known for its historic canal, fresh seafood, and winter charm.
Culture The Motomachi Buddha of Oita Scott Brause While the former province of Bungo is famous today for its plentiful onsen... (hot springs), it is also home – somewhat mysteriously – to the largest
Planning When to Go to Sapporo Tom Roseveare With Hokkaido known as a popular winter sports getaway thanks to its epic... to say Sapporo is naturally a top destination in the winter too, with its
Culture Living Japanese History in Hikone Kenny King Hin Choi It is very pleasant to stroll along the river that acts as an essential... Due to its intactness and rich history, this castle was recognized as a
Culture Dive Deep Into Kamakura Helen Langford , like the Kamakura-Enoshima Shichifukujin Pilgrimage, which dates to 1982... The current circuit dates to the Taisho and Showa periods (Taisho 1912–