Held in three locations around the city, the Sapporo Snow Festival – known as Yuki Matsuri (雪まつり) in Japanese – welcomes over 2 million visitors annually and features over 400 sculptures, all meticulously carved from snow or ice. Continue reading Stimulating the Senses at the Sapporo Snow Festival
During the first four days of January, throngs of people go to their chosen shrine or temple to pray for good luck and to pay their respects. Those travelers finding themselves in Tokyo during this time can witness a unique slice of Japanese life by visiting one of the many shrines or temples in the city. Continue reading Celebrating the New Year in Tokyo
Largely overlooked by tourism, Wakayama City is nonetheless full of unique attractions. This tranquil city makes for a relaxing side-trip from Kyoto or Osaka. Continue reading Wandering off the Beaten Path: Wakayama City Guide
What do you want to learn while traveling? If your answer involves learning about the people and culture of the country you’re currently in, then you and I both face a common dilemma: Is our experience “authentic?” Continue reading Can a Trip Ever Be Authentic?
Welcoming the Warm Weather in Style Continue reading Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Power and Beauty in the Lush Landscape Continue reading Inside an Active Volcano: Japan’s Mt. Aso
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