With the Sea of Japan to its west and mountains to its east, Yamagata Prefecture perfectly embodies the natural beauty that Tohoku is so often associated with. Co-ordinator of International Relations (CIR) for Aomori Tourism Clarissa Combe journeyed south to Yamagata for a closer look at some of the prefecture's most revered attractions, including Zao Onsen, picturesque Ginzan Onsen, awe-inspiring Yamadera and Dewa Sanzan, one of the holiest sites in Japan.

Join us as we sit down with Takako Imai, a local lodge-owner in Fukushima's beautiful Oku-Aizu region, to find out what life is like in this idyllic and enigmatic part of rural Japan and how you too can experience its many charms. 

Welcome to the Motorcycle Travel Guide to Japan. The 4th largest island country in the world, Japan offers an incredible variety of natural and urban sceneries to enjoy on a roadtrip, from snowy Hokkaido and subtropical Okinawa to the concrete jungles of Tokyo and Osaka. Here’s everything you need to know about travelling overland with a bike in Japan!

Join freelance travel journalist James Clark as he talks us through his top 10 tips and tricks to unearthing the magic of the Michinoku Coastal Trail in Japan's Tohoku region!

Keep your mind and body happy and healthy with Chris Gladden's guide to Shinrinyoku (Forest Bathing)! Forest Bathing has its roots (pardon the pun!) in the forests of the Kiso Valley, Nagano Prefecture, and whilst it's the perfect wellness activity when in the great outdoors, Chris introduces us to the merits of incorporating it into our daily exercise.