This Way to Hiroshima
Peace Memorial Museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome are the city’s most famous attractions but as I would later learn, they’re hardly the only reasons you should visit Hiroshima.
Destination Guides
Travel guides to help you plan your trip to different destinations in Japan
This Way to Nagoya
I was on a press trip to the Chubu region a few years ago when one of our Japanese guides said “there’s nothing in Nagoya”. I understood what she meant, I had heard it before, though I didn’t agree with her.
This Way to Nagasaki
Nagasaki is a strange city. It’s strange in the sense that in many ways, it feels very “un-Japanese”. For one, it doesn’t seem to have the quirks that make Japan the endearingly eccentric country that it is. Things like giant mechanized robots and oddball restaurant concepts are nowhere to be found here. There’s no hi-tech subway system or young people sporting off-the-wall fashion trends.
This Way to Fukuoka
I didn’t know what to make of Fukuoka at first. It’s a bit sterile in feel and lacking in the cultural attractions you’d expect from old Japan. Compared to more popular cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and even Osaka, it felt more like a stopover, an entry point into Kyushu en route to more interesting destinations within the region.
This Way to Osaka
To be honest, Osaka isn’t as big or exciting as Tokyo. It isn’t as culturally rich as Kyoto but it has a unique appeal that will charm any first-time visitor, especially if you love Japanese food!