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Not every trip to Japan is built around a single activity, and this section covers the rest: cultural travel, eco-tourism, adventure travel, onsen and hot spring culture, and the practical planning that ties a trip together. Start with our Best Time to Visit Japan guide if you’re still deciding when to go, or our guide to Takaragawa Onsen in Gunma if a great hot spring is part of the plan. This is also the broadest section on the site, so use the subcategories below to narrow in on a specific region, culture, or travel style.
High Tide
The Inevitable Chance of Being
The silence is broken by the sound of the shutter, reminding me why I love taking photos, especially in natural light. Sun ra...
Travel
Globe Spinning
When I was a kid, I was the master of procrastination. I could sit in my room and entertain myself for hours to avoid doing homew...
Onsen
Dig Your Own Hole
Most people who are outdoor enthusiasts in Japan love hopping into onsen. Some are clear, others milky white or dark and muddy. T...
High Tide
The Bathhouse Rules
Slip into the hot water. Rest your head on the edge of the tub and stare at the ceiling. “Ahhh…” all that tension is released. Ja...
Bhutan
Bhutan Lite
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...
Bali
The Green School
The tropical jungle of Bali may seem like an unusual place to develop the next generation of eco-conscious leaders, but the creat...
People
The Hokkaido Bush Pig Meets the Australian Horse...
Like many Hokkaido residents, Gregory Stewart is an avid sportsman who enjoys snowboarding, telemark and cross country skiing, hi...
Tottori
Go West, Baby, Go West!
Head to the furthest reaches of Japan’s least populated prefecture, Tottori, and prepare to be dazzled. In a country where...