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Float into Slow Luxury at Japan's New Hot Spring Haven: YOKI MATSUSHIMA

Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture is officially one of Japan’s Top Three Scenic Views (Nihon Sankei), famous for its mesmerizing bay dotted with pine-clad islands. But let's be hones...

Fun Things to Do in Sendai in Fall (September/October/November) - Events, Festivals & More!

Fall in Sendai moves from after-hours aquarium events, shrine festivals, jazz, and early autumn outdoor programs in September into major dance, food, music, and aviation events in...

5 Essential Spots for Sightseeing in Sendai (3-Hour Itinerary)

When deciding on your itinerary for Japan, you may have some free hours to spare in a given area. So how to go sightseeing in Sendai and see the cool things in a short amount of ti...

Why Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlier

Japan’s tourism boom has packed the streets of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with foreign visitors, but one of the country’s most scenic regions is still struggling to draw them north. To...

Top-Booked: Must-Try Sendai Gyutan & Yakiniku in Sendai for First-Time Visitors

In northern Japan, Sendai is a fantastic culinary destination where trying the famous local beef tongue (gyutan) and premium Wagyu yakiniku is an absolute must. Navigating a new ci...

Japan's Best Premium Hot Spring Getaways: Top 10 Luxury Ryokan in Tohoku & Niigata (Perfect for Family Trips & C...

Treat your parents to a heartfelt getaway or unwind with your partner on a premium Japanese hot spring trip! We've rounded up the Top 10 luxury ryokan and hot spring resorts in the...

Tohoku Expert Recommends: 26 Must-Buy Food Souvenirs in Tohoku

The Tohoku Region, encompassing the prefectures of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima, is known for its abundance of produce as well as its traditional culture a...

5 Beautiful Old Villages in Tohoku: Charming Spots You Need to Visit at Least Once

The Tohoku region of Japan, located in the far northern tip of the mainland, consists of six prefectures: Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima. The east, west,...

Day Trip to Sarushima: Exploring Ruins and Discovering New Sensations Near Tokyo

Sarushima is the only uninhabited island in Tokyo Bay. The beautiful natural island is perhaps best known for this sight: A long wooden pathway wedged between brick walls that are...

Tohoku's Best Value Onsen Ryokan: 10 Hidden Hot Spring Gems from Sendai to Aomori and Niigata

A budget-friendly onsen getaway through Japan's Tohoku region for around 20,000 yen per person! Discover the 10 best-value hot spring stays, complete with snowy open-air baths and...

A Day of Reflection in Nagasaki, Japan

Our day of reflection takes us through cherry blossom-strewn, peaceful Nagasaki. Join us as we stroll through The Peace Garden with its towering Prayer Monument,  wonder at the sur...

Where Nature Meets Relaxation: Two Onsen Hotels in Wakayama

No trip to Japan's Kii Peninsula is complete without experiencing one of the region's famous hot springs. After a day spent exploring ancient pilgrimage routes, sacred shrines, dra...

Sanriku Oysters (三陸のカキ)

Sanriku oysters are Pacific oysters farmed along Japan’s rugged Sanriku Coast in Miyagi and Iwate Prefectures. Cold, nutrient-rich waters from the Oyashio Current give them a plump...

Japanese Transit: Tokyo’s Neon Energy, Mount Fuji Views, and Kyoto’s Shrines

Japan is a destination where the journey is just as memorable as the places themselves. World-renowned rail services, remarkably punctual transport and comfortable stations make tr...

This beautiful Okinawa beach gives you the best of both worlds when visiting the prefecture [Pics]

Minnajima combines remote-island beauty with main-island-stay convenience. It’s a long way to Okinawa from most parts of the rest of Japan. Getting there from Tokyo, for example, r...

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Where You Should Stay in Yamagata: Best Areas & 40 Hotels For Visitors

Well off the beaten path of major tourist spots like Tokyo and Kyoto, Yamagata Prefecture is located in the northeastern region of Japan called Tohoku. In Yamagata, you can expe...

Kamakura: A Coastal Retreat Within Reach of Tokyo

Kamakura is a historic coastal town roughly 50-60 minutes from Tokyo Station on the direct JR Yokosuka Line. Long favoured as a retreat by Tokyo’s business and creative class, it p...

Shiga Day Trip by Bus Tour: Explore MIHO MUSEUM, Hiyoshi Taisha & Shirahige Shrine with Ease

Kansai in July can be seriously hot. The thought of constantly changing trains, checking timetables, and making my way deep into the mountains or out to Lake Biwa in the summer hea...

5 Stylish Cafes in Hayama and the Miura Peninsula Worth the Day Trip from Tokyo

Just about 90 minutes from Tokyo by train, the Miura Peninsula offers an easy seaside escape surrounded by mountains and ocean. Nearby Hayama is known for its relaxed residential a...

(2026 Update) Day Trips Near Tokyo: Enoshima & Kamakura Bus Tours Compared

Enoshima and Kamakura are must-dos on any Tokyo trip, and here's how to enjoy them the easy way, no confusing train transfers required! If you'd rather skip the packed Enoden ride,...

Sightseeing Guide to Kishiwada (Osaka): Danjiri Festival, Kishiwada Castle, and Other Fun Things to Do

Every September, Kishiwada City in Osaka is a popular destination for its sensational Danjiri Matsuri. Over three days, it draws some 600,000 visitors. But there's more to Kishiwad...

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Cycle Through Ancient Japan: Asuka Village Day Trip from Osaka/Kyoto

When you think of Nara, deer may come to mind—but venture a little farther south and you’ll discover Asuka Village, a peaceful countryside treasure steeped in 1,400 years of histor...