It came as a surprising piece of news to many Japanese when Morioka secured the No. 2 spot on the New York Times’ 2023 list of 52 Places to Go. “Why Morioka?”…
” I can’t believe these pictures were shot in Japan!” One of my friends from Europe said. The Oki Islands encompass four inhabited and many uninhabited islands located in the Sea of…
I suppose “Urabandai” is still a hidden gem for foreign tourists. It is located in northern Fukushima, in the Tohoku Region, with an elevation of 800 m above sea level. About 3-hour…
Japanese wine is often talked about, such as when it was served to dignitaries at the Ise-Shima Summit. This all started in the Meiji era (1868-1912). Although its history is quite young,…
Welcome to a peaceful and holy place where railroad fans also enjoy riding the local Iida Line. Avoid the crowds and enjoy hot springs and hiking here. Mt. Horaiji, in Aichi Prefecture,…
Togo Murano(村野藤吾 1891 -1984) , the architect, with his strong commitment to excellent craftsmanship, has many fans especially among Japanese people. He was a master of the craft who ruled over the…
If you’re looking for delicious tea during your trip in Japan, head to the #1 producer of Japanese green tea, Shizuoka, only a short trip from Tokyo. You can conveniently enjoy Japanese…
Okinawa, along with Hokkaido, is one of the most popular travel destinations for Japanese people. It is a tropical place with beautiful coral reefs and a collection of resort hotels ranging from…