18 A Trek into the Wilderness Radica Sooknarine Imagine a walk through the woods, listening to the ancient trees whisper
6 Culture A Brief Glimpse of Senso-ji Anonymous The hustle and bustle of a major Japanese temple in Tokyo. Senso-ji is good anytime of the year.
Culture A Secret Treasure in Miyazaki Iain Stanley A leisurely bike ride from Miyazaki's southern town of Aoshima will take you along a pristine, rugged coastline that will keep both photographers and
Food A Guide to Hakodate Ramen Mandy Bartok Enjoy a bowl of Hakodate's homegrown noodles at one of the city's many shio ramen restaurants.
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - A Cherry Blossom Special Peter Oxley A brief encounter and the magic of the moment, as Kamakura's cherry blossoms come into bloom
Planning Nikko Named One of Six Top Places to Travel in 2026 Kim Bergström Oct 16, 2025 A recent list reported on by Forbes and compiled by luxury travel network OvationNetwork has named Nikko one of the world's six top destinations to visit
9 A Kumano Pilgrimage by Car Kenny King Hin Choi Driving along the Kumano River provides a beautiful way to see rural Wakayama Prefecture.
Natto: A Hate-Love Story Victoria Vlisides Staring down at the brown, slimy, nubby-looking food in a Narita hotel,... And that seems to be a theme among some expats' time in Japan.