Cycling the Arakawa: A River Runs Through Tokyo
A father and son ride along the Arakawa River, from Tokyo’s eastern edge to riverside parks, lakes, farms and a much-loved gelato stop.
A Day in Saijo: Walking Through Hiroshima’s Sake Capital
For anyone interested in sake, Saijo should be high on the list of places to visit in Japan. Less than an hour from Hiroshima Station, it is one of the country’s most compact sake destinations.
Exploring Hokkaido on Wheels: Large Camper Van Rentals Now Available at New Chitose
Booking a hotel and following a fixed route is not the only way to see Hokkaido.
Calm Comfort: A Temple Stay at a Zenkoji Shukubo
Certain temples around Japan offer accommodation to pilgrims and other guests who would like to experience a slower, quieter encounter with the country's spiritual heritage.
Two New Resorts Open on the Naruto Coast This Summer
Glamping under the stars and a lifestyle hotel by the sea–Tokushima’s most dramatic shoreline finally has places to stay that match the location.
Noge: A Yokohama Pub Crawl through Time
Yokohama's scruffy, beloved Noge district has been luring night owls for decades. Join this pub crawl through its jazz cafés, yakitori bars and craft beer taps.
Shodoshima: Fermentation, Art, and an Island Shaped by Time
Floating in the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea, Shodoshima is a place shaped by climate, by centuries of small-scale industries, and most of all by the people who live here. It is often associated with olives or soy sauce, but offers much more: unique sake, a revival of almost lost traditions, and a quiet but growing reputation for contemporary art.
Giving Back: An Eco-tourism Experience at Tottori Sand Dunes
Helping to reclaim the Tottori Sand Dunes from an invasion of non-native plants.
