It’s already October and the temps are dropping. Days are getting shorter and the crickets are chirping in the evening. The foliage will change to rich orange, red and yellow hues.
Japanese toilets are different than those in America. Ok, you probably already know this. What you may not know is that there is a technique for using them.
As autumn sets in and the leaves start transforming Japan’s forests and mountains into golden, fiery and crimson hues, an almost primal urge calls us to flock to this magical flora on outings and countryside cruise.
Situated at the north end of Honshu and a 2-hour drive from Misawa Air Base, Kuroishi City is home to impressive streets filled in traditional wooden arcades and local craft art museums.
The stunning located Okutama Town is no stranger to natural beauty. Surrounded by western Tokyo's verdant environment, the town has the audacity to punch about above its weight with some directed art and science galleries that take full advantage of their locations.
I recently visited Mutabaru Observatory in Ogimi village in the northern part of Okinawa for a second time. My first visit to the great viewing spot took place one and a half years ago, which was motivated by Season 3 of the Netflix show “Cobra Kai”, where Daniel LaRusso, the protagonist played by Ralph Macchio, visited the location with his old...
The Land of Rising Sun is home to many amazing tourist attractions. You may have been told to visit Kyoto and Nara, or an MWR tour may already have taken you on a trip to Mount Fuji. But here are some places I recommend that I think you'll enjoy.
Nara is the perfect place to go for travelers looking to enjoy a traditional Japanese city. Visitors from all over the world love Nara Prefecture for its famous historic buildings, cute and friendly deer, and delicious local food.
In the Kanto Plain, one of the go-to places for hiking is Mt. Takao in Hachioji City. Every year, this peak draws over three million climbers and is even in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
