Travel
Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands
A journey through the Three Star Road, where ancient crafts, hidden villages, and modern creativity converge
Tokyo Day Trip: Enoshima Caves, Shrines and Sea Views
Escape the city with a stunning Enoshima day trip
Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo
Escape the city with open-air hot tubs, a fire pit, and a private theater just 90 minutes from Shinjuku
Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, Food and Hidden Gems in Okinawa
From purple sweet potatoes to wild horse sightings, here's how to make the most of Okinawa’s tropical escape
Chiran, Kagoshima Travel Guide
Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.
Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City
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.
Japanese Wine: Chasing the Phantom Wine in Hokkaido
How Takahiko Soga has redefined Japanese winemaking in Yoichi
Why You Should Visit Fukushima in 2025
More than its past, Fukushima is rewriting its future—and it’s about time you saw it for yourself
11 Biophilic Cafes in Chiba for a Nature-Filled Escape from Tokyo
Escape to Nature with These Cafés Near Tokyo
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know
Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems