Between October and early December, Hokkaido’s usually verdant forests turn into burning red, orange and yellow hues.
Traveling to Hokkaido in winter delivers gorgeous views and opportunities for adventure unlike anywhere else in Japan.
In the last part of Hokkaido’s Food Culture, let’s discover more must-eats. One very obvious the other might surprise you a little.
Heading to Itsukushima Island while in Hiroshima? Here’s our roundup of the best Miyajima souvenirs to buy to enjoy there or bring home to share.
From sweet to savoury and even a tipple: our lineup of the best, most delicious Miyajima foods to enjoy in the omotesando or strolling around the island.
Our list of the best things to do on Miyajima including temples, shrines, nature, hiking, shopping, food, drinks and simply relaxing and enjoying!
コスモスの季節になったら行きたくなる島があります。 福岡市内の小さな島、「能古島」です。「のこのしま」と読みます。
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(写真は、能古島側から都心部を見た風景です。) 福岡県福岡市西区 博多湾の中央に浮かんでいる島です。 大都会を目の前に、船で10分ほどで到着します。...
Kate takes us on a day trip to Enoshima island, about 1-hour south of central Tokyo. Enoshima is famous for its beaches, but we’re introducing some must-see ...
If you’re craving an island getaway but have a limited time and budget to spend, your solution may be close at hand. For centuries, Enoshima was historical
Home to ancient shrines, winding pathways framed by traditional restaurants and shops, and candle-lit caves, Enoshima Island is a not-to-be-missed place.
ペーパードライバーの私が、宮古島へ一人旅に行ってきました! どこかにマイルで宮古島へ格安マイルでいくことができ、セントラルリゾート宮古島に宿泊。 滞在中の移動手段は、人生初の電動機付き自転車! 沖縄といえば ...
The inspiration behind the villain’s hideout in the 2012 Bond film Skyfall, Gunkanjima is an eerie time capsule of Japan’s industrial age.
Urban explorers should take a Gunkanjima Cruise out of Nagasaki to witness the crumbling former coal mining island of Hashima for themselves.
Discover the magic of pearl cultivation and Ama divers in action at the Mikimoto Pearl Island
A little nihonshu, nature and... De Niro? Plus taiko drums!
Ride a water buffalo and learn about Okinawa’s Ryukyu culture
Tomogashima, a small collection of islands in the Seto Inland Sea have a darker past than many of the idyllic islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
Okinawa’s forested Iriomote Island is the perfect place to hike and kayak in Japan. This unspoiled, protected land is also home to the endangered wildcat.
With the warm sun in the sky, a gentle sea breeze and myriad cats circling your feet, it’s hard not to feel relaxed on Ainoshima cat island.
As Yakushima’s lesser-known neighbor, Tanegashima often loses out on international hype. Said to be Japan’s northernmost limit for natural mangrove habitats, the island also hosts a slew of stunning beaches and surfing spots, as well as some curious claims to historic fame.
Olives groves and jutting cliffs at one of the most surprising mixes of culture in Japan.
Known as ‘Dog Island’, this former pirate hideaway in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea is a peaceful and beautiful destination, especially if you love modern art.
While that may not be on the cards yet, here is a bucket list of unmissable experiences on each of the Amami Islands for when you can. Amami Oshima The lar
Japan’s southern island chain, the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, may be as close as you can get to heaven on Earth.
The Amami subtropical island group is rich in unique indigenous animals and plants and boasts a strong cultural heritage.
Fukue Island is the largest of the Goto Islands, famous for local cuisine, beautiful coastal scenery and an abundance of Catholic churches.
Little island, big views: Scenic beaches blessed with Okinawa views and Kagoshima culture.
「Go To トラベル」キャンペーンを利用して宮崎県に行ってきました。「青い空、そして青い海に浮かぶ緑の島」・・・が、青島のイメージなのですが、生憎の曇天で全面的に淡いグレーでした。 雨男でもなく晴れ男でない曇り男のミッキーのバエない写真にお付き合いください。(今年の6月に行った北海道も曇りでした)JR九州 日南線の青島駅です。無人駅です。(※日南線は、カードは使えません。大半が無人駅です)かつては新婚旅行...
To explore Japan’s history of pearl farming head to Mikimoto Pearl Island just off the coast of the town of Toba.