In February, part of Japan comes alive with cherry blossoms. It might still be chilly out, but the promise of spring is a welcome one that promises hope springs eternal. […]
14 Greatest Japanese Samurai of All Time
The Three Great Unifiers of Japan: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu were not the only well-known samurai warriors that you find in the history of Japan. There are […]
7 Beautiful Lakes to Visit in Tohoku, Japan
Tohoku is a region located in Japan’s northwest. It is far wilder than other regions, with fewer of the high-tech city centers that Japan is known for. It has many […]
8 Best Ski Resorts in Nagano Prefecture
Home to the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano is a skier’s dream. Nagano’s incredible slopes are only a short train and bus ride from Tokyo, making it an ideal location for […]
Where to Shop in Sapporo | Hokkaido Travel Guide
Sapporo is one of the finest cities in Japan for shopping. Here is a guide to the best shopping spots in Sapporo! A lot of tourists visit Sapporo year-round. They […]
10 Best Japanese Romance Novels
Japanese culture is one of high romance, both historical and modern. The unique challenges of Japanese romance heroes and heroines hold up to those of Western romances such as Pride […]
10 Best Places to See Fall Foliage around Tokyo
As the seasons turn, the leaves in many parts of the world change color. Nowhere is this more celebrated in Japan, where autumn leaf viewing occurs every season, often accompanied […]
8 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Nagano
Fall foliage viewing has a long tradition in Japan. In Nagano, one of the prefectures located in central Honshu, the forested, mountainous wilderness provides unique places to see the leaves […]
Hotels with great views of Mt. Fuji
