Helen A. Langford-Matsui

Oct 29, 2023 | l8r.it | Kim Kahan |Matthew Hernon |Helen A. Langford-Matsui |Louise George Kittaka

As lively as ever, Japan’s capital this week hosts a series of unique live events and art exhibitions. Luxuriate in quintessential autumnal flavors with a range of seasonal menus and get your cultural fill from the various art festivals and musical performances on offer in the city. Skip Ahead:Community and Live EventsElectroman is a More Than Music and Emergency Oxygen event that brings the best of Tokyo’s underground electronic music scene together.

Oct 19, 2023 | l8r.it | Kim Kahan |Ben Cooke |Matthew Hernon |Helen A. Langford-Matsui

From trekking through woodland and climbing over logs to stumbling over snowy landscapes, foraging can be tough, but it’s certainly worth the effort when you spot your first salvageable harvest. Nothing compares to the feeling of finally finding some treasure and turning it into a sizeable bounty. Foraging has stolen hearts worldwide, luring out intrepid foragers particularly early in the morning in search of food to eat and share. And while you’re here, why not try it in Japan?

Jun 26, 2023 | l8r.it | Helen A. Langford-Matsui |Ben Cooke |Patrick St. Michel |Lisa Wallin

If Ishikawa Prefecture isn’t on your radar for your next Japanese travel destination, it’s about to be. Boasting rich culture, breathtaking land and seascapes, as well as delectable cuisine, Ishikawa is the perfect place to explore and relax. Split into the remote Noto Peninsula, the historical castle town of Kanazawa, the seafaring onsen city of Kaga and the mountainous Hakusan, each of the prefecture’s four regions offer something different to enthrall nature lovers and history buffs alike.