Matt Evans Staff Writer, Following on from my first and second parts of my six-day itinerary by car in Shizuoka Prefecture, I began the third and final leg of my journey working my way up along the ea…
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The site was not especially well known in Japan, but with growing international attention it has become a popular day-trip destination for visitors fr…
Raina Ong Staff Writer, When looking for a quick and easy getaway from Tokyo, Hakone is a popular choice amongst residents of Tokyo thanks to its prox…
As with my previous piece – all of the destinations covered here can be reached by public transport, but I would be traveling by rental car – this mad…
Matt Evans Staff Writer, Known both for the striking coastal scenery of the Izu Peninsula and for the majestic form of Mount Fuji looming up from its …
Fuji Panorama Ropeway Mountaintop Square and the suspended viewing platform located at the top of Mount Tenjo. If walking out onto the suspended platform which juts out from the mo…
The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t manage to kill off Dai-ni Takara-yu, a traditional Japanese public bath on a Tokyo back street where neighbours have soaked their cares away since 19…
Kadeena Cox checks in to our travel Q&AThis week Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox checks in to our travel Q&A.And what about Rio in 2016?My family, who accompanied me, visit…
During the Edo Period (1603–1868), colliers from the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture plied this route, felling hardwood trees for charcoal to sell at markets as far as Edo, …
Whether you are seeking long, multi-day treks through the national parks or easy daytrips from the city, Japan offers abundant hiking opportunities through a diverse set of climate…
” Fuji-san, as it is known in Japanese, is the quintessential symbol of the country currently hosting the virus-postponed Tokyo Olympics. Cycling events are taking place on and ar…
The objects balancing on the bike are hand-crafted bamboo fish traps. On Instagram, RK revealed that the art of making these traps is dying out in many villages This stunning image…
Mount Fuji has always been regarded as a sacred mountain, but for much of their history, the Japanese have been content to admire the iconic peak from afar. The only people interested in actually climbing it were the mountain-loving followers of Shugendo, (修験道 “the way of self-discipline”), a sect of mountain ascetics.However, in the early…
This article originally appeared on Travelandleisure.com. China is about to become home to the world’s biggest cruise ship.The new Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean is set to make its debut in March 2022, sailing from Shanghai toward Japan. The ship will be able to accommodate nearly 7,000 guests and an additional…
All over Japan buds of blossoms have slowly been opening and dousing the country in a blanket of flowers.It’s sakura (cherry blossom) season, which typically runs from March to April every year. It’s an opportunity for locals to indulge in hanami, the traditional Japanese custom of ‘flower viewing’.While we can’t travel to Japan right now,…