The Strange Thing About My Takayama Winter Experience
My Takayama winter trip was interesting—and not just because the end-of-January snow was rapidly melting when my bus pulled into town.| Japan Starts Here
My Takayama winter trip was interesting—and not just because the end-of-January snow was rapidly melting when my bus pulled into town.| Japan Starts Here
Planning a trip to Japan's Nagano prefecture? Here's a rundown of things to do in Nagano, including the Snow Monkeys.| 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
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
Japan can be hot, humid and miserable during the summer, but it can also be magical. Here's how to plan your Japan summer itinerary for 2025.| Japan Starts Here
The Kamikochi Valley is one of Japan's most popular and accessible hiking destinations. Should you visit Kamikochi on your next trip?| Japan Starts Here
The Japanese farm village of Shirakawa-go has become something of a tourist trap in recent years. So, is it still worth visiting?| Japan Starts Here
