Onsen, Wine, Mountain: Repeat Victoria Vlisides The combination of onsen (hot spring bath), wine and hiking is unbeatable... But, it was rainy, so we did some sightseeing in the Fujikawaguchiko area
Activities Waterfall Hike and Meditation with Ancient Roots Alena Eckelmann adventure travel are lucky as this country is in a unique position to have both... Those who want to learn more about the Giant Salamander will find a lot
Highlights of Nagasaki Robert Kodama when forced labour was prominent before and during the Second World War, but... Opened as a tourist attraction in 2009, there are currently various boat
Planning When to Go to Sapporo Tom Roseveare As well as the Sapporo Snow Festival’s own evening light ups, why not enjoy... also comes into its own as hearty sustenance during the colder months, but
Accommodation Mercure Hotel Naha Bonson Lam many of the cheaper rooms have a water view of the river, and being a bit... monorail on one side, panoramic views of the distant green field are not
Activities Wild Hokkaido Viola van Onselen But it has some stiff competition from its much tinier (and definitley... Japan’s northernmost island, a winter wonderland that—surprisingly—is not
Culture The Beer Fes in Nagaoka 2025 Aug 29th - Aug 31st Billed as the largest craft beer event on the Sea of Japan coastline, the Beer Fes in Nagaoka is set to include a wide variety of craft breweries not
Food Craft Beer at Spring Valley Brewery Cathy Cawood I usually favor sake over beer, but maybe I just haven't been drinking... It was very palatable, but I think I'm not crazy about pilsners - I
