Katō Kiyomasa was one of the most trusted generals of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, his distant cousin, during Japan's turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period in the late 16th century.
Umibudo, also known as sea grapes or green caviar, is a unique seaweed delicacy that has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts around the world.
In the enchanting world of Japanese Shinto tradition, miko shrine maidens stand as iconic figures, bridging the gap between the earthly and divine realms.
Tatemae and its counterpart, honne, are two concepts that govern social interaction in Japan. A behavior that can confuse Westerners and seem hypocritical.
Visiting Japan means immersing yourself in a rich new culture. For a complete and respectful immersion, and to ensure quality interactions with the local
Nagano Prefecture is one of the geographically largest prefectures in Japan. It is located in the center of Honshu Island and is one of very few prefectures in the archipelago with no seacoast.
Yamanashi is one of the prefectures that is home to Mount Fuji, sharing the venerable mountain with the neighboring Shizuoka Prefecture at their border.
Matsumoto is one of the most well-known destinations within Nagano Prefecture, one of the largest prefectures in all of Japan and one of the few that is fully landlocked.
Make your way out to Kinosaki Onsen to relax amongst one of the most stunning hot spring towns in Japan! Kinosaki Onsen Station will be the primary gateway!
When traveling in Japan, if your itinerary takes you beyond Tokyo, for example into the Kansai (Kyoto & Osaka) region, a primordial question awaits: how to get around Japan and naviga
Use the Azusa Limited Express Train to get from the metropolitan capital of Japan, Tokyo, to the historically rich but modest town of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture!
