A traditional country farm house built in the early 1800s that has been converted into a ryokan (guest house) that accommodates small groups of up to 10 people. It is located in a peaceful farming village in Ibaraki Prefecture, about 150 km north of Tokyo. Close-by are picturesque waterfalls and onsen (hot springs).

ENG, JPN | Ibaraki | 08/07/2008 | info | Review

Extensive visitor’s guide to Osaka. Highly recommended.

CHN, ENG, JPN, KOR | Osaka | 06/29/2008 | info | Review

The Nakasendo connected Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) over an inland route that passed 500 kilometers through the heart of Japan’s main island of Honshu. Through a fictional trip on the Nakasendo highway, a wide variety of topics about Japan are introduced.

ENG | Kaido | 06/20/2008 | info | Review

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport sent out an appeal throughout Japan for information about attractive local tourism resources. The results, many of them newly discovered or re-discovered, have been compiled on this site. Search by theme, keyword or location.

ENG, JPN | Travel | 06/20/2008 | info | Review

Offers biking and hiking trips, volunteer programs, seminars about traditional lifestyles, cooking, architecture, and agriculture to promote the growth and understanding of a small rural community in Japan.

ENG, JPN | Travel | 06/08/2008 | info | Review

Provides news reports, statistical data, marketing trends and special reports on the Japanese travel market.

ENG | Research & Consulting | 06/03/2008 | info | Review

A very interesting blog about Japanese culture, offering “travel and navigation tips”, by the Japan based Dutchman Ad Blankestijn. Recommended.

ENG | Blogs | 05/06/2008 | info | Review

A popular entertainment area in Osaka that got its start in the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Site features a brief historical background.

ENG, JPN | Osaka | 04/12/2008 | info | Review

Excellent guide to tourist attractions in Yokohama on the site of the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau. Contains information about the Yokohama Film Commission.

ENG | Kanagawa | 02/25/2008 | info | Review

Phone service to help non-Japanese overcome the language barrier in Japan. Members can dial staff members fluent in their language to receive assistance in language critical situations, such as emergency medical situations or when lost.

ENG | Language Services | 01/22/2008 | info | Review