Dec 22, 2020 鈥 5 min read
The waters of Lake Biwa 鈥 and the sensation of calm and mental clarity they inspire 鈥 are reflected in the signature crafts of the Shiga region
Feb 28, 2020 鈥 15 min read
Hiking along the Kumano Kod艒's trails is a way to see a side to Japan far from city lights, where forested mountains hide ancient places of pilgrimage
May 22, 2019 鈥 5 min read
High in the undulating woodlands of the Kii Peninsula, on a raised tableland at the peak of a mountain, sits K艒ya-san. This sacred place offers serenity,鈥
Apr 17, 2019 鈥 7 min read
From its winding mountain trails to its charming, pristine beaches, Wakayama Prefecture is an ancient gem waiting to be discovered. Steeped in history and鈥
Apr 3, 2019 鈥 5 min read
You could cover a lot of ground on a trip to Japan, or very little, and still get to experience the best of what the country has to offer. Centrally鈥
Feb 26, 2019 鈥 5 min read
There鈥檚 a reason the Japanese call Osaka tenka no daidokoro, or 鈥榯he nation鈥檚 kitchen鈥. If your fantasies of a trip to Japan involve flashing neon lights,鈥
Apr 25, 2018 鈥 6 min read
At the heart of Japan lies Wakayama-ken, a prefecture rich in spirit, history and natural beauty. Here, lesser-tread paths lead to rugged hiking trails,鈥
Jun 15, 2017 鈥 7 min read
Manga comics, blazing neon, speeding trains, supersized pedestrian crossings 鈥 Japan might not immediately inspire a vision of traditional romance, but鈥
May 26, 2016 鈥 6 min read
With so much keeping travellers occupied in nearby Kyoto and Osaka, it鈥檚 not surprising Matsusaka is often overlooked. But while Japan鈥檚 star cities may鈥