Stories
Japan, Beyond the Usual Route
Guides to the places most visitors miss, with short videos filmed on location.
Japan Off the Beaten Path: 12 Places to See for Yourself
Twelve off the beaten path places in Japan, each with a short video: frozen lakes, vine bridges, sand baths and quiet river towns beyond Tokyo and Kyoto.
Hokkaido Hidden Gems: 8 Experiences Beyond Sapporo
Eight Hokkaido experiences beyond Sapporo, each with a short video: snow surfing, frozen lake saunas, snowshoe gorges and sake around Asahikawa and Furano.
The Best Traditional Experiences in Asahikawa: Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto
Three traditional experiences in Asahikawa, Hokkaido: a sake brewery tour, Japan's oldest Ainu museum and the pottery studios of Kita-no-Arashiyama.
Authentic Japan Experiences: From Machiya Stays to Craft Sake Brewery Tours
Five authentic Japan experiences for repeat visitors: machiya stays, sake brewery visits, farmhouse stays, craft workshops and home cooking classes.
Kanazawa Travel Guide: Japan's Best-Kept Secret for Western Repeat Visitors
A guide to Kanazawa for repeat visitors to Japan: Higashi Chaya, Kenroku-en, Nagamachi, Omicho Market, Kaga cuisine and how to get there.
Your Second Time in Japan: 5 Experiences Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto
Five regions for a second trip to Japan: San'in, Kanazawa, the Iya Valley, Tohoku and the Matsumoto area, with practical planning tips.
Slow Travel Japan: A 2-Week Itinerary Through Rural Towns and Onsen Villages
A 2-week slow travel itinerary through Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, Gero, Iya Valley, Uchiko, Yufuin and Tsumago, for repeat visitors to Japan.