Activities Mt. Tsukuba Area Geopark Tom Roseveare In late 2016, the Tsukuba region of Ibaraki was awarded Geopark status, gaining recognition for its diverse geological landscapes..
Spring Festivals in Saga Robert Kodama Saga is one of Japan's most popular prefectures and offers a host of spring festivals. The city of Saga has hosted some of the..
Culture Yabusame Horse Archery Tsuwano 2025 Early Apr Yabusame is a horse archery festival in Tsuwano, held on the second Sunday of April every year. The horse archery ground in Tsuwano..
Food Okayama City Gourmet Bar Hop Featured Okayama City Gourmet Bar Hop offers food and drinks that even the locals may not be aware of. Get ready to tantalise your tastebuds..
Culture Islands Of Goddesses Arlene Bastion Goddesses command attention on Oshima and Okinoshima Islands, rather than Gods. However only a few men are ever allowed on Okinoshima...
Activities Undiscovered Japan Top Tour Poll Rufus Starbuck Sep 30, 2017 13 regions of Japan involved with the Undiscovered Japan initiative have submitted a 2 day 1 night tour that showcases the best..
Food Taiyou no Tomato-men Tom Roseveare 'Taiyou no Tomato men' (太陽のトマト麺) serves up visually distinct bowls of tomato-based ramen at around Japan.
Planning Hands-Free Travel: Takayama to Matsumoto Featured Discover Hands-Free Travel – a new service promising to deliver your luggage from hotel-to-hotel between Gifu's Takayama a..