Travel

As autumn sets in and the leaves start transforming Japan’s forests and mountains into golden, fiery and crimson hues, an almost primal urge calls us to flock to this magical flora on outings and countryside cruises.

In the mountains of Kitago, Nichinan, there is a hidden ravine that has the ability to relieve its visitors of their ailments. It’s not local lore or legend – spending time here has been scientifically proven to heal the body and mind.

Shinjuku station, which is massive and overwhelmingly crowded, is in itself very confusing. Find the right exit, and that confusion sometimes deepens rather than subsides.

I've always wondered what it's like to navigate through the rocky terrain of the moon, or something absurd like that, wanting to experience something that's almost...apocalyptic. Now that I've got wind of and trekked through the Akiyoshidō Cave, I can say that the experience was quite close to how I'd imagine it to be.

Swaying palm trees, world-class shopping, gourmet restaurants and golden, sandy beaches may be all you need in order to have a great vacation. On Oahu, most of this can be found in Honolulu and Waikiki Beach — along with throngs of tourists and crowds. Want to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown?

As a member of the Keihanshin industrial zone along with nearby Kyoto and Kobe, Osaka may be more famed internationally as Western Japan’s hub of business and commerce. Make no mistake, however, this energetic worldly city of 2.68 million offers attractions that, much like its unique atmosphere, are well worth a visit in their own right.