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Hotel Iya Onsen: On the Edge of a Lost Japan
One for the bucket list.
By Rebecca Quin 10 min read
10 Ways to Get Spooky for Halloween 2018 In Japan
Stage your own funeral, go to a topless VIP lounge or keep it family friendly this Halloween.
9 Onsen in Shikoku Where Men and Women Can Bathe Together
Enjoy an intimate bathing experience in one — or more — of Shikoku’s many natural hot springs.
This Bud’s for You: Tap into Japan’s Craft Beer Scene
Hop on board Japan’s microbrew train with this guide to some of the country’s best beers and where to find them.
Binge-worthy Travel: 7 ‘Terrace House’ Locations You Can Visit in Japan
It’s a piece of cake to literally walk into locations from Netflix and Fuji TV’s reality show “Terrace House.”
The World’s Oldest Hotel: What It’s Like to Stay at Japan’s Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan
This historic mountain retreat in Yamanashi is over 1,300 years old and has been run by the same family for 52 generations.
Another Roadside Attraction: 3 Random Joys of Japanese Highway Travel
Planning a road trip in Japan? Remember that it’s not just your destination that matters— it really is all about the journey. Here are three elements to consider adding to your next four-wheeled adventure!
Harajuku Design Festa Art Village: Where Art Meets Food Meets Friends
Gallery, café and restaurant; this bohemian art village welcomes everyone — students, teachers and professionals alike — to discuss, view and exhibit their work in a beautifully designed Harajuku setting
5 Unnecessary Things Tourists Do When Traveling in Japan
Don’t be like that guy. Navigate Japan’s tricky travel landscape like a boss by avoiding these common travel mistakes.
10 Onsen in Chubu Where Men and Women Can Bathe Together
No trip to the Chubu region is complete without a visit to one of Japan’s most traditional attractions — a mixed-gender hot spring!
5 of the Coolest Studio Ghibli Movie Locations You Can Visit in Japan
Travel to real-life places in Japan where scenes from Studio Ghibli’s animated films spring to life.
Let’s Eat! 5 Scary Japanese Foods and Why You Should Try Them
To experience the pleasure, you must also brave the pain of Japan’s complex culinary underworld.
