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Feb 27, 2020 • 5 min read
Explore Tohoku - Japan's far north - a land of elemental nature and ancient customs.
Feb 27, 2020 • 5 min read
Explore Tohoku - Japan's far north - a land of elemental nature and ancient customs.
Jan 31, 2020 • 7 min read
Whether you want canals, ceramics or buzzing cities, there’s a stop for you on the ‘sunny side of the mountain’. Here’s how to explore San'yō by train.
Jan 30, 2020 • 6 min read
Self-described "nemesis of walking" Stephanie Yeboah explains why hiking Japan's Oku-Matsushima Trail marked a turning point in her approach to hiking.
Jan 25, 2020 • 4 min read
An onsen in Japan is an experience to treasure. Make sure you don't do it wrong with our beginner's guide to onsen etiquette.
Dec 23, 2019 • 5 min read
Stephanie Yeboah realises a life-long dream of visiting Japan and learns about the stunning scenery outside of the big cities.
Dec 21, 2019 • 7 min read
Escape the city stress in Daisen, Japan's rice country in the north. Traditional onsen and stunning countryside awaits you.
Nov 19, 2019 • 8 min read
James Clark explains why the Michinoku Coastal Trail, which crosses parts of Japan scarred by the 2011 earthquake, is the best hike he’s done.
Sep 24, 2019 • 5 min read
A beautiful and varied natural landscape, traditional craft-making culture, and noodle specialities are just a few reasons to explore Iwate Prefecture.
Jan 5, 2018 • 7 min read
Japan’s ‘deep north’, the largely rural Tōhoku region is home to craft traditions that have been handed down over generations. A trip to this little…