For a limited time, winter nights will see Nagano prefecture's national treasure, Matsumoto Castle, brought to life with stunning projection mapping displays.

For a limited time, Hotel New Otani Tokyo will be offering exclusive deals to its North American New Otani Club Members.
 

Snack bars are a part of Japan's culture, and can be found all throughout cities, and more rural areas. Travel Hakodate offers a primer on how to enjoy this unique facet of Japanese nightlife, that can often go overlooked by tourists. 

On January 1st 2024, the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture was hit by a series of strong earthquakes up to intensity 7. Thankfully the damage to Sado Island was relatively minimal - read on to learn more about the current situation.

Boasting lotus in the summer and gingko in the fall,  Shiramizu Amidado is a stunning temple located in Iwaki, coastal Fukushima prefecture.