The 5 Most Instagrammable Sites in Kyoto
With its charming wooden tea houses, vibrant food scene and over 2,000 temples and shrines (yes you read that correctly!), Kyoto remains Japan’s cultural capital, even after the political title was given to Tokyo in 1868. The city is a dream destination for those who...
Steve Aoki’s Interactive Map of Tokyo
Off the Beaten Path: The Hidden Paradise of Kushiro
Whether you’re a first-time traveler to Japan or a seasoned visitor, check your itinerary again: Did you forget about Kushiro? A historical port town on the eastern side of the Japanese island of Hokkaido, Kushiro’s serene waters, sweeping mountains and abundant...
These 5 Osaka Sites Will Rack Up the Instagram Likes (and Maybe a Little Envy)
Though most people think of Tokyo as Japan’s foremost vacation destination, the vibrant port city of Osaka casts its own seductive spell. The third largest city in Japan, Osaka is known as tenka no daidokoro, or “the nation’s kitchen.” It is a foodie’s paradise,...