Journal

  1. The Best Onsen Towns Near Tokyo for a Weekend GetawayA weekend in an onsen town offers a slower way to experience Japan. Instead of moving between crowded attractions, you can soak in mineral-rich hot springs,…
  2. Understanding Shinto Shrine Etiquette in JapanA visit to a Shinto shrine is more than a sightseeing stop. These sacred places, known as jinja, are spaces where people pray, express gratitude, celebrate…
  3. Inside Japanese convenience store food: what to try firstJapan’s convenience stores, or konbini, are much more than places to buy drinks and emergency snacks. Their refrigerated shelves, hot-food counters, bakery…
  4. How to navigate Haneda Airport like a proHaneda Airport is Tokyo’s most convenient gateway for many travelers, with excellent access to the city center and a wide range of domestic and international…
  5. Why You Should Visit Kanazawa’s Kenroku-en Garden in Every SeasonKenroku-en is one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens, yet its appeal changes dramatically throughout the year. Located beside Kanazawa Castle, the…
  6. A Three-Day Winter Itinerary for SapporoSapporo is one of Japan’s most rewarding winter destinations, combining broad snowy streets, excellent food, lively nightlife, and easy access to Hokkaido’s…
  7. Riding the Shinkansen from Tokyo to OsakaTraveling from Tokyo to Osaka by Shinkansen is one of the simplest and most comfortable ways to cross Japan. The Tokaido Shinkansen connects the two cities…
  8. Exploring Naoshima And Teshima In The Seto Inland SeaThe islands of Naoshima and Teshima turn a journey through Japan into an encounter with art, architecture, landscape, and local life. Set in the calm waters of…
  9. What to Expect When Staying at a Traditional Ryokan in HakoneStaying at a traditional ryokan in Hakone is very different from booking a standard hotel. The experience is shaped by tatami rooms, Japanese hospitality,…
  10. The best time to visit Fushimi Inari ShrineFushimi Inari Taisha is one of Kyoto’s most memorable sights, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up Mount Inari. The lower shrine…