Tono: the Enchanting Land of Yokai
Welcome to Tono, home of the most Yokai in Japan Hop on a bicycle and see which ones you can find!
Surrounded by 1000-meter-high mountains, the village of Tono in Iwate is the ground zero...
A day in Sumida Ward; Following in the footsteps of Hokusai
For the typical foreign tourist to Tokyo, a stop at Asakusa’s temples and souvenir shops is a must. Visitors tend to stop by the edge of the Sumida river and take pictures with the...
Snow at its Best: Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival
Toshogu Shrine and Lake Chuzenji are two of the most well-known attractions in Nikko. But do you know that Yunishigawa is also an attraction with historical significance? You don’t have to travel all the...
The History of Yokohama: Perry, Ports, and Progress
Yokohama is a modern day city filled to the brim with originality, a mixture of innovation, and history.
Walking along its streets you'll be struck by any number of features that make it unique, from...
Matsumoto Castle: One of the best preserved castles
You can’t leave Nagano without visiting Matsumoto Castle! This black and white, six-story castle is a magnificent site with the Japanese Alps in the background. Being one of the oldest castles in Japan–built in...
Takeda Shingen: Based in the Mountainous Fortress
Located in front of the Kofu train station, you can’t miss the magnificent warrior statue! As though overlooking the well-being of the Kofu City, he seemed to be like a fatherly figure for locals....
Travel back in time to Kawagoe, the little Edo. A day trip for art...
Have been to almost all major tourist attractions in Tokyo and have no idea where else to go? If you want to escape from Tokyo's hustle and bustle, visiting Kawagoe in suburb Tokyo will...
Epitome of Grace and Elegance: Japanese Tea Ceremony at Royal Park Hotel
Royal Park Hotel is now offering the unique experience of practicing Japanese tea ceremony in an authentic setting to foreigners. Learn about the basic ceremony etiquettes from a bilingual tea master while enjoying a...
Un repas, c’est tout un voyage !
In the splendid Fukuoka, terroir real ramen to the palette!
One of the most famous dishes of Japan are the ramen, but did you know that there are different kinds? For example, soybean or miso...
Mt. Fuji and Its Less Known Gems
During the summer, many head to Mt. Fuji to either visit the Fuji 5th Station or climb to the summit, but we decided to switch things up and explore less known spots around and...
