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Cycling Japan’s Rice Fields
There are countless ways to explore Japan, from driving and sailing to flying. But, there’s one less talked-about (and arguably more enchanting) way to see the country’s highlights: by bicycle.
Experience the Art of Sake Making at These Breweries in Japan
“Good water makes all the difference,” my guide explains as we tour a sake brewery that uses spring water from a source tapped 656 feet below the ground. At Nakano Sake Brewery in the castle town of Kitsuki, they take that water and combine it with mold and rice, waiting 40 days for it to ferment and brew.
Japan: A Surfer’s Paradise
Surfing is a ritual. I’ve done it all over the world, but the routine is the same: wetsuit on, wax the board, paddle out, wait for the waves. It’s comforting to know that even when exploring a new place, if I have the opportunity to go surfing, much of this routine stays the same.
Combining Nature and Walking
For many of us in the West, we’re preparing for a celebratory moment every day: a welcome buzz and a colorful display of lights emanating from our wrists when our fitness tracker acknowledges we’ve hit the magic number of 10,000 steps.
Explorers
Need some trip itinerary inspiration? From snowboarding in Hokkaido to discovering the best coffee shops in and around Tokyo, check out what our ANA partners experienced during their past travels to Japan.
Stimulate the Senses: Forest Bathing in Amami-Ōshima
There is something in nature that can make us happy that is separate from the happiness we get from other things, like friends, or family, or music,” writes Dr. Qing Li, author of “Forest Bathing” and a leading...
Cold-Weather Destinations in Japan — And What Makes Them Special
With its warm summers, stunning fall foliage and world-renowned cherry blossoms in springtime, a trip to Japan is a visual feast — and that includes during the winter months, too. An underrated travel season, winter in Japan brings with it an exhilarating list of...
Are You Listening to the Scents of Japan?
To fully appreciate a trip to Japan, you have to take a deep breath. Or a few deep breaths. The Japan’s history is in the air, all you have to do is listen. Yes, listen. In Japan, to appreciate the complex tapestry of scents perfuming the air, incense masters...
The Latest in Japan’s Cat Culture
In Japan, neko (cats) are becoming a must-pet tourist attraction. Roaming cities and towns, taking over coffee shops, the animals have stolen the hearts of residents and visitors alike. Today, there are more than 150 cat cafés dotting Japan. Though other animals,...
The Evolution of the Japanese Toilet
Long — ahem — the butt of jokes in the Western world, the superior experience and cleanliness of using a high-tech toilet in Japan is no laughing matter. Sure, one of the most immediate, formative experiences for first-time visitors to Japan is a confusing and...
5 Tips for Perfect Chopsticks Etiquette
5 Tips for Perfect Chopsticks EtiquetteOrdered a sushi delivery lately? If so, odds are that from the moment you snapped apart the chopsticks and rubbed their splintery edges together to your last chomp of chirashi, you probably committed a half dozen faux pas that...
