If you want to try something new in Japan that you can likely not find in your home country, you…
Shabu shabu is still a relatively new dish. It was inspired by the Chinese-style hot pot that was brought to…
Sukiyaki is a typical wintertime dish in Japan featuring beef, tofu, scallions, cabbage, and mushrooms. You can eat it in…
Shiretoko in Hokkaido is a real nature paradise. You can enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, an ice breaker boat, and a…
The Ashikaga Flower Park has wisteria trees that are 130 years old, and in spring the flowers are at their…
Although Japan welcomes most tourists in spring and summer, for those who are looking for a more quiet time and…
Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. The Moerenuma Park was designed by the world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi.
Asahikawa is the second-largest city in Hokkaido. Early February each year the Ashikawa Winter Festival is held here, but there…
If you love skiing and snowboarding, Japan is a great December-April destination for you. There are over 500 ski resorts…
The town of Kusatsu in Gunma became well known about 120 years ago after Dr. Balz from Germany, found its…
Niseko is located a two-hour drive away from Hokkaido's main airport New Chitose, and it is a much-loved destination for…
Yudanaka, rich in natural hot springs, is located deep in the mountains of the Yamanouchi area in Nagano. Some 200…
The Shiga Kogen Highlands were formed by volcanic activity and have a mountainous landscape. It stands as one of the…
Nagano city is a good place to stay as a base for making day trips in the area with its…
Hakuba in Nagano is one of Japan's ski areas with several large ski resorts to choose from. The magnificent views…
Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, Shirakawago is best known for its traditional farmhouses in the thatched-roof style…
The eastern part of Hokkaido is still undeveloped and a true treasure chest of nature. Let us take you to…
Why have Japanese people been wearing masks even before Covid-19 hit? Besides protecting yourself and others from viruses, there are…
Learn more about Japan's traditions surrounding the end of the year, and find out how to have a good NYE…
Just like in other countries, Japan has its own way to ring in the new year and its own traditions…