A guide to Okinawa guesthouses and small stays, from Taketomi and Onna to northern Okinawa, with transport and island-planning advice.
A Niseko countryside stay guide comparing ryokan calm, forest houses, mountain-view luxury and practical longer-stay bases.
A Hokkaido luxury hotel guide for Niseko polish, private onsen, family resort space and lake-based wellness.
A romantic Kanazawa hotel guide for couples choosing between walkable comfort, design stays, quiet polish and ryokan-style indulgence.
An Okinawa viewpoint guide for travellers choosing between coastal cliffs, castle ruins, bridge views and Naha heritage.
A quieter Niseko guide beyond the ski resort layer, with View Plaza, Arishima, onsen, volcanic ponds and marsh walks.
A Hokkaido restaurant guide balancing refined Sapporo dining, jingisukan, soup curry, station logistics and regional produce.
A guide to Zaborin in Niseko, Japan, with ryokan privacy, private onsen, seasonal Hokkaido planning and a slower alternative to ski-resort noise.
A practical Sapporo travel guide for Odori Park, Moerenuma Park, Mount Moiwa, beer culture, winter timing and easy Hokkaido planning.
A practical XtraTraveller guide to Gora Kadan in Hakone, with hotel photos, official links and planning context.
A first-time Japan route with Tokyo energy, Kyoto temples, Mount Fuji views and practical planning tips.
The Shitamachi or downtown area of Tokyo is famous for its history, craftsmanship, and distinctive culture. Since the Edo Period, this area, including Taito ward – specifically surrounding Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine and Sumida ward – now famous for Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Solamachi “Japan Experience Zone” — has prospered as a center of traditional trades, and this “culture of…
The Ginzan Onsen can be accessed by a combination of JR trains and buses. From Tokyo, take the JR Yamagata Shinkansen to Oishida Station (three hours, 20 minutes, 12,000 yen), then catch a bus to Ginza Onsen (35 minutes, 710 yen). The train is covered by the Japan Rail Pass , but the bus is not. As…
With an eye to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is promoting diverse tourism attractions in Japan by creating sightseeing routes linking Tokyo and other regions such as Tohoku, Chugoku and Shikoku. TMG has recently invited foreign media and travel bloggers to experience the promoted sightseeing routes….
