10 Things to Do in Japan’s Chubu Region On the dizzying list of Japanese islands—of which there are more than 6,000—four names stand out: Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu. These four are the load-bearers of Japan, the largest chunks… Ian Livingston , March 19, 2018
Peak Cherry Blossom Bloom Is Coming Early to D.C. UPDATE: As reported by CNN, the NPS has updated its projection. Peak cherry blossom bloom in D.C. is now estimated to run from March 27 to March 31. Each spring, Washington,… Johnny Jet , March 13, 2018
How to Learn to Talk About Sushi Do you love sushi? Are you heading to Japan (like our editor is this weekend)? If so, you might want to check out Sushi University’s Sushi Visual Dictionary. It’s a… Johnny Jet , February 28, 2018
Don’t Leave Your Garbage on the Bus You would think that picking up your trash and not leaving it on a tour bus (or any mode of transportation) would be common sense…but it’s not. I was reminded… Johnny Jet , February 28, 2018
10 Things to Do in Tokushima, Japan I have heard it said many times that certain far-away destinations—like Japan—are not worth visiting from America without ample time. Two weeks, people say—that would be enough. Any less, and… Ian Livingston , February 2, 2018
One Day in Tokyo, Japan For whatever reason, you have one day in Tokyo. What do you do? At its most guttural, my advice is to plant yourself in an area of commercial density (like… Ian Livingston , February 2, 2018
Video: 12 Things Not to Do in Japan I’ve been fortunate to travel to Japan a handful of times (including last month), and each time before I go I brush up on my local etiquette. As in many… Johnny Jet , January 16, 2018
10 Reasons to Stay at Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji Kon’nichiwa! I just returned from a short but memorable trip to Japan. I was there checking out some of Marriott Hotels’ new hotels and resorts. They are beginning to market… Johnny Jet , December 7, 2017
My Quick Trip to Tokyo Kon’nichiwa! I’ve just recently returned from a short but memorable trip to Japan. I was there checking out some of Marriott Hotels’ new hotels and resorts. Full disclosure: Marriott flew… Johnny Jet , December 7, 2017
The Best Bilingual Food Guide to Japan I’m in Japan this week, so I thought I’d feature a fantastic Japanese website that’s been around since 1994 and that every traveler should bookmark. Bento.com is an award-winning restaurant… Johnny Jet , November 28, 2017
Travel Webcam of the Week: Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing (worldcams.tv/cities/tokyo-shibuya-crossing) I’m in Tokyo, Japan, this week where one of the most popular spots to visit is the famous Shibuya Street Crossing. It’s been in a number… Johnny Jet , November 27, 2017
Los Angeles to Tokyo in American Airlines’s Business Class Greetings from 36,000 feet! If you recall on November 1, I wrote a tip titled “LAX-Departing Flights May Not Serve Food for a Week in Wake of Listeria Outbreak.” I… Johnny Jet , November 26, 2017
Video: What Does a $3,000 Japanese Hotel Room Look Like? This 16-minute video by an English bloke who makes YouTube videos under the handle “Abroad in Japan” offers a good look at a $3,000 Japanese hotel room—specifically in Sendai, Japan…. Johnny Jet , August 29, 2017
Travel Webcam of the Week: Hokkaido, Japan Hokkaido, Japan (youtube.com/watch?v=HnhngHB0vmQ) I decided to find a random webcam this week. I took one of the places featured in our Travel Instagrammer of the Week series, Googled the city… Johnny Jet , August 21, 2017
A Short Guide to Experiencing Cherry Blossoms in Japan What makes pink flowering trees a travel phenomenon? I wasn’t sure I understood the cherry blossom frenzy that takes hold of Japan, D.C., and many other locations around the world,… Kelley Ferro , June 6, 2017
