Cultural Travel

Magome and Tsumago, two post towns on the old mountain road linking Tokyo and Kyoto, are still great places to rest for the weary...

There is an upside to a recession, I thought to myself. My head down, arms paddling too hard against wind and waves to worry abou...

The Naked Stranger is an aficionado for all things Japanese. People in his country even consider him an expert on the subject. He...

If you are a stranger in this strange land, the Naked Stranger is just like you. He is not from around here. He comes from a ...

Most people who are outdoor enthusiasts in Japan love hopping into onsen. Some are clear, others milky white or dark and muddy. T...

How can you not be intrigued by a place called the last Shangri La, a country measured by Gross National Happiness, a land of thu...

Like many Hokkaido residents, Gregory Stewart is an avid sportsman who enjoys snowboarding, telemark and cross country skiing, hi...

Volcanic islands, mountainous terrain and earth-shifting quakes are all part of Japan’s volatile natural landscape. Short, swift,...