Sponsored Story The natural paradise of eastern Hokkaido An area full of rare wildlife and natural beauty December 30, 2018
Travel News Visiting Japan during New Year A visit during New Year can be rewarding as well as frustrating. How to prevent negative surprises. December 26, 2018
Sponsored Story Introducing Tokyofs largest illumination event And visiting the nearby spots in the daytime before the light up December 22, 2018
From Our Staff 2018 Travel Highlights Staff highlights of a year of researching, reporting and traveling across Japan December 18, 2018
Sponsored Story Exploring Toyama en route from Takayama to Tokyo Riding the Takayama Line to Toyama December 14, 2018
Autumn Colors 2018 Autumn Color Reports Seasonal reports from popular koyo spots across Japan December 13, 2018
Sponsored Story Stunning sights and shrines in Ise Shima A side trip to Ise Shima from Osaka December 7, 2018
Itinerary Ideas Sapporo 2-Day Winter Trip Itinerary Trip ideas for a quick visit to Japan’s biggest winter event December 4, 2018
Sponsored Story Osaka’s Hidden Gems A gourmand tour of Osaka’s lesser-known nightlife spots November 30, 2018
Travel News Scandinavian-themed leisure complex opens Shopping, dining and soon-to-be Moomin theme park 40 minutes from Tokyo November 27, 2018
Travel Guide Japan’s Best Winter Illuminations A list of some of the best seasonal illuminations November 19, 2018
Sponsored Story Sightseeing on Sacred Mount Hieizan A day trip from Osaka to Enryakuji and the various attractions located nearby November 15, 2018
Sponsored Story A gastronomic adventure in Kobe Drinking and dining along the Hanshin Line November 8, 2018
Travel News Business as usual at Tsukiji Outer Market Same location and open for business November 4, 2018
Sponsored Story Japan’s New Golden Route - Part 3 The alternative way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto October 31, 2018
Travel News Kofukuji’s Central Golden Hall opens to the public Major Nara temple reconstructed its main hall October 28, 2018
Sponsored Story Hiking Between Temple Towns Following a trail from Arashiyama to Takao in the midst of beautiful nature October 24, 2018
Sponsored Story Echoes of the Past on a Side Trip from Osaka A journey through History on Nara’s sacred Mount Yoshino October 16, 2018
Travel News Toyosu Market Opens to the Public A visit to Tokyo’s new wholesale market October 13, 2018
Sponsored Story Narita Select Bus Tours Relaxing and easy tours to discover traditional Japan October 9, 2018
Sponsored Story Exploring Ruins on Tranquil Tomogashima Island A Day Trip Hiking Among Ruins on an Island near Osaka October 9, 2018
Sponsored Story Japan’s New Golden Route - Part 2 The alternative way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto October 1, 2018
Sponsored Story Ekiben: Excellent Train Ride Eats Carefully crafted lunchbox bentos for long-distance train rides September 30, 2018
Travel News After the Earthquake: A trip to Sapporo The current status of Hokkaido’s capital September 28, 2018
Sponsored Story Hiking, Eating and Bathing around Majestic Mount Kurama A day trip of natural adventure on the doorstep of Osaka September 24, 2018
Solo Female Travel Traveling in Oku Aizu, Fukushima A guide for solo female travelers September 20, 2018
Sponsored Story Tea and Knives: a Slice of Sakai’s History Experiencing the tea and knife-making history of Sakai City September 16, 2018
Travel News New Skyscraper opens in Shibuya Shibuya Stream opened September 13, 2018 September 12, 2018
Sponsored Story Drums of Sado: Earth Celebration Joining the excitement at Sado Island’s 3-day taiko drum music festival September 8, 2018
Sponsored Story Japan’s New Golden Route - Part 1 An alternative way of traveling between Tokyo and Kyoto August 31, 2018
Among the Peaks Hiking Japan’s Second Highest Peak Climbing Mount Kita-dake in the Japan Southern Alps August 17, 2018
Sponsored Story Sake Sipping and Onsen Soaking A relaxing side trip from Osaka to Mount Yoshino August 13, 2018
Travel Report Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2018 Contemporary art festival in rural Niigata Prefecture running through September 17 August 7, 2018
Travel News Seven Years After The Tsunami 14th part of our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. July 27, 2018
Sponsored Story The Pass to Escape the Big City Getting away to nature using the great-value Hakone Free Pass July 23, 2018
Far-Flung Japan Far-Flung Japan: Hateruma Visiting the southernmost inhabited island of Japan. July 19, 2018
Sponsored Story 3 Short Trips from Narita Airport Guided tours that offer a taste of Japan July 6, 2018
Golf in Japan Playing Golf Near Mt. Fuji Playing 18 holes at the foot of Japan’s tallest mountain June 30, 2018
Chotto Zeitaku Japan Chasing the high life in Chino The hunt for moss, waterfalls and delicious food June 15, 2018
Sponsored Story Nagoya Castle’s Masterpiece, The Honmaru Goten Palace On June 8, the reconstructed palace at Nagoya Castle was fully opened to the public June 8, 2018
Travel Report Cruising Tokyo’s Waterways Travelling between some of Tokyo’s most popular attractions by boat May 18, 2018
A Stroll Through Japan A Stroll Through Kawagoe Strolling through Kawagoe, a historic town of warehouses 30 minutes from Tokyo May 11, 2018
Travel News Churches of Nagasaki to get World Heritage status Sites related to the hidden Christians are expected to become Japan’s latest World Heritage site this summer. May 4, 2018
Cherry Blossoms 2018 Cherry Blossoms Reporting the season from popular hanami spots across Japan April 30, 2018
Craft Beer Japan Craft Beer Japan: Shibuya Exploring the beers of Tokyo’s Shibuya district. April 23, 2018
Chotto Zeitaku Japan Following Japan’s silk road to Kiryu A city with roots in the silk trade April 12, 2018
Sponsored Story Enoshima and Kamakura, an easy side trip from Tokyo Exploring enchanting Enoshima and Kamakura in a convenient side trip from the capital April 8, 2018
Travel News Sneak Peek at Toyosu Market, successor to Tsukiji Tokyo’s new fish market is scheduled to open on October 11, 2018 April 4, 2018
Sponsored Story Temple Town 15 Minutes from Narita Airport Experiencing Naritasan Temple as part of the free guided tours offered by Narita Airport March 31, 2018
Sponsored Story A 3-Day Trip Around Traditional Japan Uncovering gems of culture and history in remote Japan March 27, 2018
Sponsored Story Feel the Thermal Heat in Kagoshima Traveling by train around Japan’s stunning region of hot springs and history March 23, 2018
Sponsored Story Hidden East Nara and Nabari Finding culture and tradition in one of Japan’s less-known regions March 19, 2018
Among the Peaks Nikko’s Frozen Waterfalls: Unryu Keikoku Explore the Nikko mountains on this beautiful winter hike March 9, 2018
Travel Report Far-Flung Japan: Kushiro Winter activities that take you across water, land and sky. March 6, 2018
Travel News Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center Opens A spectacular new center about Mount Fuji opened in December 2017 in Fujinomiya City. March 2, 2018
Travel Report Exploring Japan’s Tea Town Experiencing the tea and traditional sites of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture February 23, 2018
Travel Report Shinanomachi, the Backcountry of Nagano An outdoor lover’s paradise just two hours from Tokyo February 9, 2018
Travel News 2018 Sapporo Snow Festival Report from this year’s festival, held February 5 to 12. February 5, 2018
Travel Report Exploring the Galapagos of the East Nature, food and stunning sunsets on Amami Oshima. February 1, 2018
Travel News Six And A Half Years After The Tsunami 13th part of our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. January 27, 2018
Far-Flung Japan Far-Flung Japan: Shiretoko Peninsula Head into wilderness of Japan’s final frontier January 21, 2018
Travel News How to Play Golf in Japan The unique process of playing golf on a course in Japan January 11, 2018
Chotto Zeitaku Japan Shinrinyoku in Kirishima Forest bathing in Kirishima’s power spots January 5, 2018