Unwind, explore, and sip your way through one of Japan’s most historic tea-producing regions this autumn.  Nestled in the misty Ajimaoku...

Have you ever watched an anime and thought, “I want to go there!”? In Japan, you can! This exciting cultural phenomenon is called “Seichi-Junrei (聖地巡礼)”

Sea Fireworks in Kasumi Hometown Matsuri As summer sweeps across Hyogo Prefecture, the region transforms into a vibrant stage of color,...

Seattle and Kobe have something in common in addition to being a sister-state; a rich history of coffee culture. As someone living in...

When you travel in Japan, you may have opportunities to visit traditional shrines or temples. If you know about Goshuin (御朱印), you can enjoy Japanese culture even more!

Sakura at night Do you like to see Sakura-cherry blossoms? Most people would say yes. Well then, have you ever seen Sakura at night?  If...