Journal
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- A Local’s Guide To Tokyo’s Hidden Ramen ShopsTokyo’s best ramen experiences are not always found beneath bright signs or beside the busiest train stations. Some of the most memorable bowls come from…
- How to Spend a Perfect Day in Kyoto’s Higashiyama DistrictKyoto’s Higashiyama district brings together many of the city’s most recognizable sights in a walkable area of narrow lanes, wooden townhouses, temple gates,…