Cherry Blossom Basics: What You Need to Know When you travel to Japan during cherry blossom season, there are a few essential facts you’ll need to know about. First, cherry blossoms, called “sakura” in Japanese,… Read More
Tokyo is a city like no other. In hundreds of ways it’s unique, unforgettable, and one of the most exciting places in the world. When it comes to eating out in Tokyo, the choices are… Read More
Kyoto is a city like no other. Visitors are often overwhelmed by local history, authentic cultural sites and of course the phenomenal beauty of the place. Everyone has heard of the environmental agreement called the… Read More
It’s impossible to cite only 10 reasons to visit Japan. That’s why the list below is divided into ten parts, with each section offering several options under its own category. Travelers have a choice, and… Read More
First Things First Japan’s “final frontier,” Hokkaido is one of the only places in the entire country to see huge swaths of open land, untouched forests, and massive horizons that show no signs of civilization.… Read More
A standard search engine returns more than 1 million results when you input the question “What to do in Sapporo on vacation.” Anyone who plans to see one of Japan’s most interesting cities, Sapporo, should… Read More
