Shikoku's Sacred Seas to Pacific Shores: Island Route
The 200-kilometer drive from Omishima Island to Cape Muroto traces one of Japan's most rewarding scenic routes, passing through all four prefectures of Shikoku while connecting two dramatically differ...
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7 Unforgettable Coastal Michi-no-Eki Worth Driving 100 Miles For
The Pacific Ocean has carved Japan's eastern edge into one of the world's most varied coastlines—from Hokkaido's volcanic shores through Tohoku's resilient fishing villages, down past Tokyo's industri...
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Powder Paradise: Tohoku's Century-Old Skiing Legacy
The first time I heard about Tohoku's skiing heritage, I assumed it was a relatively modern phenomenon—maybe something that took off in the 1970s or 80s when Japan's ski boom reached its peak. I was w...
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The Road to Renewal: A Journey from Fukuoka to Yufuin Onsen
The morning mist still clings to Fukuoka's streets as I load my car, but I'm already imagining the steam rising from an outdoor bath, Mount Yufu's perfect cone reflected in still water. The drive to Y...
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The Volcanic Circle: A Journey Through Hokkaido's Fire and Ice
There's a route through southwestern Hokkaido that traces the story of the earth itself—a journey where mountains born from fire meet serene lakes cradled in ancient calderas, where coastal vistas str...
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