
My favorite Japanese hot springs. And answers to the most frequently asked questions (including tattoos, of course): a guide to Japanese onsen

Stone Buddhas and temples in the deep of the forest, the Kunisaki peninsula is an unforgettable and little known land. A destination not to be missed in a trip to Kyushu

Ancient, mysterious sculptures carved in volcanic stone: the Usuki stone Buddhas, in Kyushu

It’s the oldest castle in Japan, not the largest. A small journey through time, near Nagoya.

Tenth trip to Japan, this time in Kyushu, from Nagasaki to Fukuoka: all you need to know

Nine ideas to explore the surroundings of the ancient capital: my favourite day trips from Kyoto


Rugged mountains, volcanoes, hot waterfalls. And then bears and whales: a corner of wild and surprising Japan: Shiretoko National Park