Japan: Kicking it in Kanto
Kanto, the province that includes greater Tokyo in Central Japan, has many treasures, both history and culinary to explore.
Kanto, the province that includes greater Tokyo in Central Japan, has many treasures, both history and culinary to explore.
A guide to Japan that includes all the stops fans of the Beatles- specifically fans of John Lennon and Yoko Ono- want to see.
Japan’s Shinkansen, or bullet trains, are a legend the world over. Details on touring Japan by train and what it’s like to ride the bullet train in Japan.
Ten tips for western travelers who are going to Tokyo for the first time…bowing, presenting yourself, how to drink tea, slurp noodles and more.
A photo gallery from Tokyo and other cities in Japan by Max Hartshorne.
Narita City, Japan: Exploring lesser-known areas of Honshu just outside of Tokyo, Narita-san Temple and other highlights during a winter visit to Japan.
Japan: Meeting the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park, in Nagano, 1.5 hours by train from Tokyo.
Women-only tours to Japan with Sights and Soul travels are gaining in popularity.
Ancient Cedars, Ancient Prayers: Hiking in the woods in Togakushi, Japan. Reflections on a winter day hiking in a remote part of Japan.
Touring the Temple, Americans visit to Japan’s holy shrines and temples. An excerpt from Wally Wood’s book about Japan.
A Father and Son ride across the Alps of Japan in Rising Sun, a new travel book.
Volcanoes of the World: where the volcanoes can be found and how to visit them. An excerpt from the book, Conde Nast Traveler book of unforgettable journeys