Activities Mt Tsukuba in the East Sleiman Azizi Mt Tsukuba is a historically rich mountain in Ibaraki Prefecture. It's famous for its twin peaks and accessibility.
Food Inspired by Starbucks Michael Ying The outside of the store is very different from most Starbucks chains with... at the shop's strangely non-corporate atmosphere.
Culture Nyuto Onsen Village and Its Seven Springs in Akita’... Joanna Ligon This quiet mountain retreat is home to a collection of traditional hot spring inns, some of which have been welcoming guests since Japan’s Edo period (
Transportation Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 3/3 Laurier Tiernan Yufuin No Mori, one of Japan's most gorgeous passenger trains, runs... Of all the possible ways to board it, perhaps the most sensible consists
Culture World Uchinanchu Festival 2027 Late Oct - Early Nov November 1st is Ryukyu History and Culture Day.
Activities Southern Japan's Natural Heritage Featured early mornings when the alarm is set for when the sun has not yet shown... The latter is definitively not for the faint of heart.
Food Shu'n Wine and Dine Swissotel Namba Bonson Lam Onkochishin is a philosophy that I often associate with the chefs of Osaka.
Culture Sakai Daruma Market 2026 Mid Jan If you're looking for a way to get your hands on a daruma, the Sakai Daruma Market is a great place to start.