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Essential Guide to Japanese Traditional DiningFrom September onward, calendars quickly fill with holiday engagements and many opportunities for meals with friends and family. Why not look toward the Rising Sun for ideas on seasonal decor and design? Next time you dine at a traditional Japanese restaurant, take a moment to observe the table setting. Though […]

This month, we take you to Kyushu, Japan’s third largest island, and one of the country’s best kept secrets! Kyushu’s subtropical climate and fascinating terrain offers travelers a wide-range of activities that are truly off the beaten path. Everything you could want in a Japan getaway exists right here, minus the hectic pace of the

Thinking of somewhere to be in August? Try Okinawa! It’s a great place to experience not one–but THREE–of the best festivals in what is known as “the Hawaii of Japan”. First in line is Obon, a special time of year when the souls of the dead are believed to return to walk with the living.