Travel Tips

Each year a ragtag group of cyclists take to the open road, heading to the deep north towards Tohoku’s vast rice fields and coastal trails.… Read More »The Knights in White Lycra

Xavier and Celine Pasche set out on an ambitious journey in 2010 that morphed into a family adventure of a lifetime for their two daughters… Read More »The World is Our Playground

“Getting Dirty in Japan” is the brainchild of TV host and actress Janni Olsson—endearingly known on Japanese TV as “The Swedish Outdoor Girl”— and Christopher… Read More »Getting Dirty in Japan

If you’re thinking about climbing Mt. Fuji this summer, you’re far from alone. Fuji-san is the most climbed mountain in the world—more than 300,000 people… Read More »Mt. Fuji: The Path Less Traveled

The Adventure Travel and Trade Association (ATTA) will host their first Adventure Travel World Summit in Asia Sept. 11-14 in Hokkaido, Japan. Outdoor Japan caught… Read More »Adventure Travel World Summit in Hokkaido

The kimono is a traditional garment in Japan. Kimonos are worn at weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies, and other milestones in life, and are an important part… Read More »You Put a Towel in Where?! – 13 Quirky Kimono Surprises Foreigners Had in Japan

Wondering about the weather in Japan this week? Here, we’ll share the weekly forecast for Japan, with a focus on Tokyo. Additionally, we’ll provide insights… Read More »Japan Weather: 7-day Forecast for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto & Elsewhere (+What to Wear)

The onset of remote work has opened up a new possibility for people to travel and work anywhere. Coworking spaces have started growing worldwide, and Japan is no exception.… Read More »Unlocking Innovation: 5 Great Co-Working Spaces in Japan

July, right before the scorching heat sets in, is a vibrant time in the Kansai region. It’s when you can experience a plethora of events… Read More »Enjoy Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe in July 2023 – Guide to Festivals and Things to Do

Today we travel to Fuchu City, as well as the neighboring Chofu City in Tama, both about 15 kilometers west of Shinjuku, Tokyo. This Tokyo… Read More »Explore Fuchu and Chofu: Treasure Trove of Historical Buildings Close to Tokyo