Crisp mountain air, beautiful wooden architecture, and alpine rivers and lakes so crystal clear they’re an almost otherworldly shade of blue characterize the mountain villages of Matsumoto and Takayama. Add a castle or two, charming little streets, and some regional delicacies and it’s more than worth the trip to the Japanese Alps. Matsumoto and Takayama …
You’ve no doubt heard of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, and you may be considering a stop in the mountains as part of your Japanese adventure too. However, if you want to get out of the typical tourist loop and visit a spot where the Japanese themselves love to spend their holidays, may we suggest heading …
Walking the streets of Gion and finding a quiet corner in one of Kyoto’s exquisite gardens is perhaps the ultimate contrast to the neon lights of Tokyo and Osaka. Kyoto is perhaps the most traditional major city and it’s one of the most popular stops on Japan’s tourist route for a reason, but its sense …
One of the best things about traveling to cities that are so unlike your own is seeing how people dress and interact or engage with fashion. Seeing what we have in common and what other cities or locations do differently (and in some cases, better) is always intriguing and inspiring. My recent trip to Japan was …
Visiting Tokyo is like stepping into a multi-layered series of alternate universes. After all, it’s where ultra-modern high-rises and technology-centric worlds collide with peaceful temples, parks, and more traditional neighborhoods that have kept their unique charm intact. And we haven’t even gotten to the food, art or fashion yet! Travel to Tokyo for the perfect …
