Idyllic Etajima: Inland Sea Getaway

Seto Inland Sea

This inland sea island flies under the radar of most travelers, making it the perfect place to escape.

Life in Rural Japan: Three International Kochi Residents

Craft Beer Shikoku

More foreign nationals are finding their base in rural Japan. Here are the stories of three residents of nature-rich Kochi Prefecture.

Hope for Fukushima’s Hamadori Coast, Part II: New Ventures Bring Vitality

PR Fukushima

Fukushima Prefecture’s Hamadori region, which faces the Pacific Ocean, suffered greatly from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and the resulting tsunami and nuclear disaster. Those living within a 20 km radius of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Powerplan

Hope for Fukushima’s Hamadori: Preserving the Past for the Sake of the Future

PR Fukushima

The coastal area of Fukushima is undergoing a resurgence of hope with the return of displaced residents. We take a look at memorials to the disasters of March 2011 in this first part of a two-part series.

Picturesque Waterfall Country (and Ninja) in Central Japan

Waterfall Nara

Few places offer as many accessible waterfalls in one area as the Akami 48 Waterfalls, in Mie Prefecture.

Savor Local Japanese Life in Hiroshima

Accommodation Hiroshima

Attractive accommodation options in nature-rich Shobara and the port city of Onomichi make ideal bases for savoring the charms of Hiroshima prefecture at a leisurely pace while connecting with the local culture.

Swede Peo Ekberg is a Fair Trade Leader in Japan

Working in Japan Sustainable Development Goals

The Director of One Planet Cafe shares his insights on Fair Trade and why it's a win-win for everyone.

Be the Lord of the Domain with a Luxury Stay in a Japanese Castle!

Hotels Luxury

Two unusual programs offer accommodations that are fit for nobility—or an Edo-period ruler of one of Japan’s feudal provinces.

Five Young Japanese Women Making a Difference

Deeper Japan Life in Japan

A look at some young Japanese women making waves and inspiring others in their respective fields. Our “A list” includes an actress, an artist, an athlete, an author and an advocate for social change.

A Fresh Fashion Twist on Vintage Kimono

Kimono

A young Japan-based Australian designer is reconstructing vintage kimono into bespoke garments.