Travel Tips

This article is dedicated to the most useful apps to check while traveling in Japan. If you are scared of the fact that you simply… Read More »10 best apps for traveling in Japan

HyperDia has been an invaluable route planner tool for those traveling on trains and Shinkansen within Japan with a JR Pass since the early 2000’s.… Read More »HyperDia and Alternatives: Japan Rail Planners

Tokamachi is a rural city in southern Niigata Prefecture dotted with gorges, canyons, and rice fields. Tokamachi and neighboring Tsunan town have emerged as centers… Read More »Rural beauty and contemporary art in Tokamachi

Niigata sightseeing needs to be at the top of your bucket list if you’re a nature lover! Niigata is the fifth largest prefecture in Japan.… Read More »Niigata Bucket List: 26 Best Things to Do in Niigata Prefecture For Tourists (Attractions, Local Foods & Activities)

The <Sapporo Snow Festival|a=article:a1000230@> is one of Hokkaido’s most famous winter events! The 2023 Sapporo Snow Festival is scheduled to be held from February 4… Read More »19 Best Hotels for Sapporo Snow Festival 2023: Places to Stay Near Odori Park/Sapporo Station

Niigata City is the capital of Niigata Prefecture, the fifth largest prefecture in Japan. It is one of the few remaining hubs of geisha culture… Read More »Where to Stay in Niigata City: Guide for First-Time Visitors

In northeast Japan lies the magnificent Tohoku region and its six prefectures: Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima. With its beautiful scenery, historic buildings,… Read More »These 7 Immersive Videos Show Us All Why Tohoku Will Be the Next Big Destination in Asia

The Furano Cheese Factory is a spot you will definitely want to check out while sightseeing in Hokkaido. You can enjoy creating your own handmade… Read More »Furano Cheese Factory Tour: Hokkaido Cheese is so Different! We Try Making Our Own

The hills in Hokkaido’s Furano and Biei areas are colored purple with lavender fields where a variety of flower gardens can be seen. This exquisite… Read More »Sapporo to Furano/Biei Japan: Visiting the Gorgeous Floral Wonderlands of Hokkaido!

For some of the best autumn leaves in Hokkaido, you need to head to the central part of the island! Here you’ll find breathtaking foliage,… Read More »8 Dreamy Places to See Autumn Leaves in Hokkaido in 2022: Highlights From Sapporo to Niseko