Whether it’s the world’s busiest crosswalk at Shibuya or scenes of railway attendants using wooden bars to pack passengers onto the morning trains, many images of Japan focus on the urban frenzy of Tokyo or other cities. One of the biggest surprises awaiting many travelers to Japan, then, will be it...
Another option for visitors to southern Kyushu is a stay in Kobayashi City. Located southwest of Miyazaki City in the Kyushu highlands, Kobayashi is a wonderful place to relax and fall into rhythm with the seasonal cycles of Japanese rural life.
The town and the surrounding area are well known f...
The beautiful town of Uchiko, its nostalgic lanes set in a stunning landscape of green hills and valleys, is located in the southwest of Shikoku, Ehime Prefecture. From the picturesque rice terraces and waterways to the excellent local cuisine and carefully preserved historic houses, Uchiko showca...
