Travel

An old-fashioned wooden home hidden in an otherwise unassuming modern Tokyo suburb, Showa no Kurashi* (Showa Living History Museum), normally depicts post-war Tokyo life but for a limited time its taking visitors back to World War II to show life on the Japanese home front.

A privilege to Uniformed Forces personnel, their dependents, retirees, and others who support the mission, the Space-Available travel program may be a great option for seeing the world on a budget …

Ten miles north of Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, experience “Kanazawa Hakkei” or the eight views of Kanazawa district.

When tourists travel around Japan, especially for the first time, taking the train might seem like the only option. But don’t forget about buses, which are often overlooked and underrated.

The exotic look created by traditional Japanese homes shadowed by gothic-style cathedrals and a Dutch Trading Post with stone port facilities, makes Hirado a great attraction on the Western island of Kyushu.

Heralding the arrival of spring, Ume or plum blossoms are the first of the three blooms to look out for following the New Year’s holiday.