Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japanese hospitality is legendary, but what makes it so special? We have one word for you: ryokan. In its most basic sense, the ryokan is a traditional Japanese guesthouse — but that doesn’t even begin to sum it up. A ryokan isn’t just a place to lay your head. Whereas […]
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Tokyo for ‘returners’: the art of the day trip
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! So you’ve been bitten by the Japan bug. We’ve been there. (Actually, we’re still there). You’ve come back from your first (or maybe second? Or maybe third?) trip, and all you can think is that you have to go back. Like, now. The good news is that […]
Post-Covid Japan: 6 destinations that will transport you back in time
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When we first travelled to Japan 21 years ago, every trip was like an adventure into the unknown. Fast-forward to more recent times, however, and our favourite country was welcoming more and more visitors every year – with a whopping 40 million international tourists anticipated for the […]
8 local highlights to discover in Aizu-Wakamatsu
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With stunning countryside, a rich and storied history, and deep connections to samurai culture, visiting Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima prefecture is a must if you want to get off the beaten track in Japan. Travel through the area and not only will you find a slew of lesser-discovered […]
Tales from Tohoku: Life-changing memories from a truly special region of Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! This month we observe the 10th anniversary of the 11th of March 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and the incredible effort millions of people all over the world have put into recovering this northern region of Japan. Tohoku is where you’ll find unspoiled landscapes, fascinating local culture, unforgettable festivals […]
5 unforgettable experiences you can have in Misasa Onsen
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! I first visited the small town of Misasa, a town located in rural Tottori, the least densely populated of Japan’s 47 prefectures, in the height of summer in 2019. I was there to get the lowdown on the area in advance of leading a tour there later […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! I first visited the small town of Misasa, a town located in rural Tottori, the least densely populated of Japan’s 47 prefectures, in the height of summer in 2019. I was there to get the lowdown on the area in advance of leading a tour there later […]