In the volcanic meanders of Japan, in the heart of the Owakudani Valley, a curiosity attracts thousands of visitors each year: black eggs, or kuro tamago. Their dark, painted-like shells intrigue, ...
The first thing that hits you isn’t the sight of the steam rising in ghostly tendrils from the mountainside, nor the warning signs advising visitors of the area’s volcanic activity. It’s the scent. A ...
Japan has long mastered the art of pulling travellers beyond the obvious. Yes, Tokyo dazzles and Kyoto calms, but lately, visitors are increasingly curious about what lies outside the usual postcard ...