Japan is a 365-day-per-year destination—you can’t really go wrong.
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The Downside of Sakura Season in Okinawa
Seeing Okinawa cherry blossoms is beautiful, but it does require some sacrifices.
Continue Reading5 Ways to Fall in Love With Naha
Whether you appreciate the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom, warm up (and cool down!) with local refreshments or explore take a day trip to destinations outside the city center, two or three days in Naha will delight you—and probably surprise you, too.
Continue ReadingAll Ryukyu’s Ruins
Dark clouds are more befitting of a history lesson than a day at the beach.
Continue ReadingGateway to Hokkaido
When I had the opportunity to return to Hakodate in September, I jumped at it.
Continue Reading7 Amazing Experiences in Japan’s Tohoku Region
Tohoku is far-removed from much of Japan’s tourist core, but it’s still more than worth a visit.
Continue ReadingTohoku Spirit Week
Not all Tohoku’s spirits are evil, nor are all its benevolent ones predicated on sacrilege.
Continue ReadingHere’s How to Do Summer in Japan the Right Way
Headed to Japan this summer? Follow along with Marie from Miles of Happiness as she explains why Hokkaido is the best Japanese summer destination.
Continue ReadingRoad, Wing, Human
The tourist trail is sometimes more enlightening than the philosopher’s path.
Continue ReadingCircling The Whirlpool’s Edge
Everyone, deep in their hearts, is waiting for the end of the world to come.
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