Iwate Prefecture to the far north-east of Tokyo has been largely neglected by foreign visitors, wrongly so. A group of Iwate citizens, took the initiative and made it their mission to re-tell the story of this area’s rich history and traditions. They reignited the pride of Iwate’s people in their past and heritage through their project called "Iwate, the Last Frontier". Read to find out more about the revival of Iwate.

Chuck's adventure with organic farming started by accident in 2009 and after a few years of trial and error, he became a planting pro and set up 'Midori Farm', an organic farm operating in Shiga and Kyoto! Read on to find out more about Chuck's farm and his tips on sustainability.

Rich with history, Ishikawa Prefecture’s Kanazawa has a story to tell around every corner. From historic geisha districts and Edo Period architecture to traditional handicrafts and a world‑class fish market; it’s one of the best places to experience Japan’s diverse and unique culture. Ben Richards, a Japan-based photographer, shared his top 12 locations and experiences you need to try in Kanazawa.

Kodo Nishimura is a Buddhist monk, a makeup artist, and an LGBTQ+ activist encouraging people to unapologetically be who they are. You might recognise him from Netflix' 'Queer Eye: We're in Japan' where he appeared in the second episode. Following its release, Kodo became an international star. Read our interview in which we talk about Kodo's new book 'This Monk Wears Heels: Be Who You Are' and so much more. 

Japanese bullet trains have come a long way since the opening of the first line in 1964 and this year marks another milestone with the opening of a new line to Nagasaki, and the 30th anniversary of the Nozomi train speeding across the country on the 14th of March! Nozomi runs on the tracks between Tokyo and Hakata stations but let’s take a look at what lesser-known gems you can find along the way.