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LOCAL BREW: WOLFBRÄU
Thirty-five years ago German businessman Wolfram Opitz was sent to Tokyo for two months to help train a partner company in Japan. “What an interesting city and country,” he thought to himself. Today, he and his wife Yuka are the proud owners of Okinawa’s only German-style microbrewery at the steps of the island prefecture’s most famous landmark, Shuri Castle.
Nagano
Northern Shinshu’s Secret Stash
A weak yen, revenge travel, and excellent ski conditions have led to high demand, booking out popular resorts like Hakuba and Nozawa Onsen this year. Fortunately, lesser-known gems like Togari Onsen, near Nozawa Onsen and Madarao, offer charming alternatives for powder seekers.
Food and Drinks
Springs and Spirits in Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen Distillery, situated in a refurbished canning factory, is the latest addition to the village's culinary and craft beverage scene, crafting elegant gin and whisky with local ingredients.
Cycling
Cycling the Kuma Valley
The Kuma River is the heart of the Kuma Valley with Hitoyoshi, a historic castle town, serving as the valley’s main hub. The vast...
Ocean and Beach
The Mermaids of Mie
Overfishing, ocean pollution and sea bed crawling, which destroys ocean floors, are just a few of the threats the ocean is facing...
Food and Drinks
All Aboard Niigata’s Sake Train
Japan is famous for its super fast bullet trains, where cities and the countryside blur into one—the final destination, hundreds ...
Cycling
Suruga: Japan Tea Country by E-Bike
Welcome to the Suruga region where unforgettable adventure and vibrant coastal charms await. This jewel of natural wonders in...
Foodie Travel
Spring Sansai
In north Japan, the snow usually starts to melt in the towns and lowlands in March, yet lingers up in the mountains as late a...