Transportation Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen Reservation App Featured This brand new app from Japan Rail is a game changer for everyone traveling distances in Japan, whether for business or pleasure.
Activities Mount Fuji Marathon 2026 Mid Dec Kawaguchi and Lake Saiko is relatively flat, making it a rewarding race for... both seasoned runners and those tackling the challenge for the first time
Planning Toyama, Osaka Named on New York Times 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström Jan 12, 2025 Toyama and Osaka were both named on the New York Times "52 Places to Go" list for 2025, and these destinations provide a wealth of things to see and do
Accommodation Myoko House in Myoko Kogen, Niigata Nathan Eden Myoko House combines Japanese and Western influences for the perfect place from which to explore. Bonus? It has a handmade gyoza and sake bar onsight!
Culture Pinwheels at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 2026 May 24th - Jun 30th The wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine are known far and wide, but for the month before the illustrious wind chime event, you can see equally beautiful
Culture Fussa City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Fussa City may be famous for its American military base but the temples and shrines of the city offer traditional Japanese sightseeing opportunities.
Culture 4 Shrines to Visit in the Year of the Snake Kim Bergström This guide covers four to check out for the Year of the Snake in 2025.