Travel planning and life experiences

Hiking with strangers in Japan. Why not?

Have you seen a climbing kiln inside a Japanese tea house?

What kinds of amulets would you buy while visiting Japanese shrines?

Hakusasonso, the largest artist residence of the famed Japanese styled painter Hashimoto Kansetsu

Murin-an: an epoch-making existance for naturalistic and modern gardens in Kyoto

One day around Kyoto from Osaka with small budget

Yamagata: 2446 steps to the lives of deities

Yamagata-Sendai: Travel itinerary summary

Yamagata: Hiking to Okama Crater, Mt. Zao in summer

Yamagata: One day hiking to Mt. Gassan-mountain of Dewa

Kochi: Five charming places for nature lovers

Tokyo Shaved ice: Limited products for this summer

Tottori: Night hike to Mt. Daisen, Safer than you thought

Top most easy stunning hiking routes in Japan for beginners and intermediate hikers

Nara: Gorgeous hiking trail to Mt. Yoshino in cherry blossom

Nagano: Hiking Mt. Tate, one of Japan's three sacred mountains

Kumamoto: Active volcano Aso, a wonder of nature

Kyushu 5-day itinerary for travelers with tight schedule.

First time skiing at Shiga Kogen, Nagano

Nagano: Snow Monkey Park makes your trip to Nagano unforgettable- Jigokudani Yaen Kōen