Navigating Your Way Through Pristine Japan
A first-timer’s advice on visiting Tokyo, transport and dining tips for Japan.
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Hidden Japan: A Guidebook to Tokyo and Beyond
Hidden Japan: A Guidebook to Tokyo and Beyond by Chiara Terzuolo is the ultimate guide to exploring the roads less traveled, in Tokyo and beyond.
Discover the Charm: Top 5 Reasons to Stay at a Traditional Japanese Ryokan
Explore the captivating world of traditional Japanese Ryokans and uncover why these accommodations should be on your travel bucket list.
Tsushima and Iki, Japan’s Border Islands by Ferry
Tsushima and Iki, two small border islands that lie between Korea and Japan, have a long history including a naval battle with Russia.
Sumo Wrestling: Enjoying the World’s Oldest Sport in Japan
Sumo in 2022. John Penisten writes about the world’s oldest sport, sumo wrestling, and provides details about matches in Tokyo.
Oita, Japan: A Stunning Hot Spring Haven
Oita, Japan offers visitors access to onsens—or hot springs. These mineral-rich, naturally-heated baths offer a relaxing one-of-a-kind experience.
Kakunodate: Japan’s Famous Castle Town
Founded exactly 400 years ago, Kakunodate has one of the most attractive and best-preserved samurai districts in Japan.
Japan’s Stunning World Heritage Sites
This beautifully photographed guidebook offers history, access information, maps, and top quality photography of Japan’s UNESCO world heritage sights.
Enchanting Cooking in A Japanese Home
AirKitchen brings travelers into Japanese homes to learn how they cook their Japanese cuisine, learning to cook with families in Japan.
Japan’s North After the Tsunami
Japan’s north has come back after the terrible Tsunami, some of the fascinating places you can find in Iwate province, which is not tourist-crowded.
Japanese Fun: Robots, Pizza, Onsen, and Flowers
Japanese fun: Sampling Italian food in Tokyo, meeting a robot, visiting Shinjuku Gyoen, and soaking up the good life in two onsen.