Want to explore Japan's Seto Inland Sea? My Setouchi itinerary can help you explore this captivating, off-the-beaten-path region.| Japan Starts Here
Although it's located just across the sea from Okayama, many travelers skip Takamatsu. Here's why you shouldn't!| Japan Starts Here
Whether you need Shimanami Kaido bike rental or simply want to know what to expect on the route, here's how to bike the Shimanami Kaido.| Japan Starts Here
Given their proximity, it's tempting to compare Okayama and Hiroshima, but the cities are very different from one another.| Japan Starts Here
Considering whether to visit Japan's sup-tropical islands of Shikoku and Kyushu? Let me litigate the Shikoku vs Kyushu debate for you.| Japan Starts Here
Though I'd been to Matsuyama Castle before, seeing the fortress during peak sakura season was more than a little special.| Japan Starts Here
On Awaji Island, Japan is both at its most authentic and its most atypical. Read about my experience on Awajishima, which links Honshu and Shikoku.| Japan Starts Here
Learn how to perfectly time your 2025 autumn trip to Japan with my comprehensive guide, which features the best Japan autumn leaves spots.| Japan Starts Here
Whether you come for the Awa Odori festival, or to visit the Naruto Whirlpools, check out my Tokushima travel itinerary.| Japan Starts Here
Plan your 2025 winter trip to Japan, even if you don't ski. See snow monkeys of Nagano, "drift ice" in eastern Hokkaido and so much more.| Japan Starts Here
Whether as a multi-day hike or as a day trip, Japan's Nakasendo trail is easy to access. But can you hike the Nakasendo trail on your own?| Japan Starts Here
Planning Kyushu travel? My Kyushu travel guide is a crash course in Kyushu destinations, experiences and the best time to visit Kyushu.| Japan Starts Here
Japan's best beaches are in Okinawa, but it's more than sand and sky. Check out my Okinawa travel guide to learn more!| Japan Starts Here