Travel
Nature Trails
Hakkakuso in Tateyama offers a jumping-off point for cycling, swimming, and the well-preserved charm of Japanese fishing villages. Steve Trautlein heads to the coast.
High Tea
Cha and music have long been Nagasaki's two great passions. Simon Rowe hops on a tram to sample the Kyushu city's delights.
The Hill is Alive
Grab your coats and your wallets for a tour of the best of Osaka with local boy Simon Rowe.
A Walk in the Woods
Matt Button heads to Hokkaido and revels in the serenity of Daisetsuzan National Park.
Time and again
The history of Arima runs as deep as its hot springs. Stephen Mansfield soaks up the local ambience.
Riverside Retreat
The rustic Okayama town of Takahashi offers the casual visitor a release from the world. Stephen Mansfield enjoys the time on his hands.
Tropics of Interest
Urban escapees in search of a little anonymity are drawn to Ishigaki-jima. Simon Rowe finds out why.
City by the Sea
Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.
Easy Streets
Ocean breezes, smiling faces, exotic markets, and a laid-back pace. Catherine Pawasarat finds Japanese-style relaxation on the shores of the Noto Peninsula
Into the Wild
John McGee plumbs the depths and scales the heights of Tohoku's grandest national park.