A fascinating day trip from Japan's capital, Tochigi city is often called "Little Edo" (meaning "Little Old Tokyo"), a place to immerse and unwind in the ambiance of simpler, bye-gone days, reminiscent of Japan's Edo period (1603-1868). The Tochigi
If you’re looking for great local food at reasonable prices, the slopes of an international ski resort are probably not the best place right? In most resorts,Niseko, on Japan's northern Hokkaido island an eight-hour train ride from Tokyo, just migh
Japan of course boasts millennia of distinguished artistic tradition packed into these ancient isles, along with some of the world's most innovative, cutting-edge modern art. Both are on impressive display in the new spring season of April and May ex
The historic town of Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, is just two hours north of Tokyo, via Tobu Railways, from Tobu Asakusa Station to Tobu Nikko Station. While, Nikko is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage sites, "The Shrines and Temples of
Travel just two hours northwest of Tokyo to reach Takaragawa Onsen, one of the world's top 10 hot spring resorts, as well as the gorgeous and therapeutic natural mineral spas ofNikkoandKinugawa Onsen. Each is is surrounded by breathtaking natural
The city of Tokyo, which already had more Michelin Stars than any other city in the world, was awarded top honors in 2017, not just for its food, but for overall livability and once-in-a-lifetime experiences!
Shōgatsu (New Year's) in Tokyo used to be a time just for quiet reflection, but now celebrants have many more choices – from visiting a temple or shrine for the Hatsumode spiritual pilgrimage to partying at midnight with a countdown at Shibuya Crossi
As Tokyo starts gearing up for the Summer 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, new hotels are opening across the city. Here's what's just opened and what's ahead into the new year.
While most people think of visiting the historic cities of Europe during the holiday season, for some lovely and lively Christmas cheer you may also want to consider a trip to Tokyo, Japan!
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Some three hours north of Tokyo, via Japan Rail's Yamagata Shinkansen, is Zao Onsen in Yamagata prefecture, one of Japan's largest ski/winter resorts. Here snow sports are king, thanks to the area's excellent powder conditions and wide range of cour
In the historic, culturally rich, and breathtakingly scenic region of Nikko/Kinugawa Onsen, about two hours north of Tokyo via the TOBU railway, nature-oriented travelers should make time to experience spectacular Lake Chuzenji in the mountains just
While many travelers come to the USA to marvel at New England’s autumn leaves in shades from saffron to crimson, Japan’s fall foliage also beckons leaf peepers from around Japan itself and across the globe. Japanese culture reveres the changing of th
Along with sushi, teriyaki, tempura, and the like, Japan's classic, clear rice wine has become a widespread international ambassador for Japaness cuisine and culture. With origins in the 8th century and brewed in a fermentation process more akin to
The memorable Takayama Matsuri takes place twice a year – October 9-10 and April 14-15 in central Japan's ancient city Takayama. Considered among the country's three top and most beautiful festivals (the others being the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto and th
Kabuki is a traditional Japanese performing art, registered as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage" by UNESCO. In Gifu Prefecture, part of the Shoryudo, Central region of Japan, a couple of hours north of Nagoya, you can experience Edo-period (1603-1868
It is exciting to stop by The Wonder 500™ Project exhibition pop-up at Exhibition Hall, 4 West 43rd Street (4-16 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036, USA) to experience Japan in New York!
It was a rainy autumn day in Tokyo, as my companions and I shuffled out of the Toei Chikatetsu metro line at Asakusa Station. Emerging onto the street level, we quickly opened and raised our large, red, paper umbrellas, on loan from our escorts, and
Of the more than 10 million visitors to Japan, destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima. and Okinawa obviously rank among the better-known names. But there are small cities and towns spread among the beautiful islands of this singular country off th
The name “Narita” instantly brings to mind the huge airport that services the Tokyo metro area. But the city that’s home to the airport, as well as the one alongside it, are actually atmospheric, full of history, and well worth working in before or a