Enjoy a comfortable temple stay to relax and renew the spirit in private, luxurious lodgings at this ancient temple near the shores of Lake Biwa.| Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Amerika-Mura is the place to find Osaka’s cool kids. Head to the neighborhood’s central Triangle Park to witness the congregating hiphop heads, punk-rockers, skaters, and goths.| Travel Japan
We sit down with master soba maker, Yoshinori Shibazaki, to talk all things soba noodles including his passion and skills to make the very best te-uchi (handmade) soba, his connection to Australia and about Niigata, the prefecture he now calls home. We guarantee you’ll have a whole new respect for soba noodles and crave a trip to Japan to have some after you read this.| Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Jomon Sugi is the oldest and largest of the Japanese cypress—or sugi—trees found on Yakushima. It is thought the tree is anywhere between 2,500 and 7,000 years old.| Travel Japan
Explore Sacred Sites & Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range (UNESCO). Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Site portfolio covers both cultural and natural sites of exceptional value.| Travel Japan
Nagano's Alps hold everything an outdoor sports enthusiast dreams of. The attractions here include the Kamikochi area with endless trekking possibilities.| Travel Japan
The best places to try forest bathing, a vital part of preventative healthcare in Japan. Studies show it can improve your mood, focus, and stress levels.| Travel Japan