Activities The Oki Islands Lisa Wallin The Oki Islands is a group of over 180 islands located in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Shimane Prefecture. Known for its fascinating..
7 Shopping Edible Gold Sherilyn Siy Kanazawa City, a cultural center in the Edo Period, now produces 99% of Japan's gold leaf. Gold leaf is essential in restoring..
Culture Japanese Ski Memorial Museum Avery Choi Joetsu city in Niigata Prefecture is the birthplace of skiing in Japan. Here at the Japanese Ski Memorial Museum, you get to know..
9 Culture The Takahashi Samurai House Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, the Takahashi Residence is a restored samurai..
Culture A Summer Day in Ouchi-Juku Sandro Bernardinello In a remote area of Aizu, this small village of old wooden houses stopped a hundred years ago.
Kyoto Hidden Spots: Amanohashidate Angela An If you are like me and you want to enjoy travelling away from the big crowds then try going to Amanohashidate in the northern part..
Accommodation Nine Hours Takebashi Japan Travel Nine Hours opened its sixth location in March 2018 continuing the expansion of this capsule hotel chain.
Culture Single Act Enjoyment at Kabukiza Jianne Soriano Want to enjoy a kabuki performance but worried about the time and price? A single ticket act is the answer.