Vicki has been writing articles about Japan for many years, published mostly on the news and information website Japantoday.com.  Check out her back numbers below (in reverse chrono).  This page is updated regularly, so please return often! If you’re looking for someplace in particular, also check out the “map” tab.

Ideas for enjoying winter in Nagano…off the slopes Japan Today, January 28, 2019

Seeking out seven lucky gods in Tsurumi Japan Today, December 28, 2018

A dozen things to do deep in the mountains of Shikoku Japan Today, November 30, 2018

Suship: A floating world of fine dining Metropolis, November 20, 2018

Raking in good luck at the Asakusa Tori-no-Ichi Japan Today, October 28, 2018

Yuasa: A place to savor culinary history Japan Today, September 28, 2018

Seeking escape from summer heat at an embassy villa Japan Today, August 28, 2018

Daiyuzan: Lush mountain forests, mischievous messengers and the world’s largest geta Japan Today, July 17, 2018

A weekend get-away to Komoro in Nagano Pref. Japan Today, June 27, 2018

Senmaida: Scenic rice terraces evoking old Japan Japan Today, May 30, 2018

Kinrande: captivating examples of antique porcelains Japan Today, April 26, 2018

Kurayoshi: 10 ways to experience history and culture first hand Japan Today, March 30, 2018

From kimono to constellations: Peeling back the layers in Tottori Japan Today, March 21, 2018

Toi – Western Izu’s golden legacy Japan Today, January 26, 2018

The seven lucky gods of Minato: A different perspective on a well-known Tokyo district Japan Today, December 29, 2017

Brewing Up Success: A Modern Woman in a Time-Honored Occupation Number 1 Shimbun, December 2017

Netsuke: Accoutrements that have become Art Japan Today, November 24, 2017

Enjoy Autumn Leaves at Rikugien Japan Today, October 30, 2017

The path to knowledge: Exploring Tokyo’s oldest educational institutions Japan Today, September 30, 2017

Sekigahara:  New movie brings the battle, and the battlefield, to life Japan Today, August 25, 2017

Gunma’s great outdoors–summer fun options at Minakami Japan Today, July 26, 2017

Coconoma Season Dining: A Great Spot for a Business Lunch Japan Today Insight, June 19, 2017

Usuki – centuries of history in a provincial castle town Japan Today, May 24, 2017

Golden times in Golden Week Tokyo Japan Today, April 26, 2017

Tracing the Tachi-ai River to its source, while enjoying cherry blossoms Japan Today, March 28, 2017

Hotel Ichii: comfort, convenience and kindness Japan Today Insight, March 25, 2017

Noritake Garden – taking ceramics to a whole new level Japan Today, February 27, 2017

Enjoying an Alpen Winter at Kusatsu Visit Kusatsu Onsen, February 20, 2017

It’s the People You Meet Visit Kusatsu Onsen, January 27, 2017

Keeping busy in Kusatsu Japan Today, January 27, 2017

Finding good fortune on a walk through Yanaka Japan Today, December 31, 2016

Shosenkyo: Japan’s most gorgeous gorge  Japan Today, November 29, 2016

Shinagawa: The old post town and modern waterways Japan Today, October 27, 2016

Akasaka-mitsuke: A quirky blend of old Edo and modern Tokyo  Japan Today, September 29, 2016

Odaiba — Oh boy! Japan Today, August 27, 2016

Endless entertainment on Enoshima: 20 recommended things to do  Japan Today, July 26, 2016

Why an Omaha girl folded 1,000 origami cranes for her trip to Japan Omaha World Herald, July 8, 2016

Nikko Edomura – wondrous historical entertainment  Japan Today, July 6, 2016

Finding Tokyo of yesteryear: The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Japan Today, May 26, 2016

The roof of Japan: Traversing the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Japan Today, April 19, 2016

Shizuoka’s Oi River Valley – lots to explore  Japan Today, March 24, 2016

Hina Matsuri: Girls’ Day Doll Festival   Odigo, March 9, 2016

On the waterfront at Yokohama: Minato Mirai, the port of the future Japan Today, February 9, 2016

On the waterfront at Yokohama: Spend a day exploring the historical port Japan Today, January 29, 2016

Plum Blossoms: The Original Hanami Odigo, January 17, 2016

Shibamata’s seven lucky gods walk Japan Today, December 28, 2015

Jindaiji: Waterwheels, greenery, soba and history Japan Today, November 27, 2015

The resplendent autumn colors of Nikko Japan Today, October 30, 2015

Kanazawa: 7 things you must do Japan Today, September 30, 2015

The greatest of Japan’s Great Buddhas Japan Today, August 28, 2015

Old haunts: Looking for hidden ghosts in Tokyo Japan Today, July 30, 2015

Top 10 power spots in Japan Japan Today, June 23, 2015

Enjoying the early summer roses Japan Today, May 30, 2015

Gokaicho: A once-in-seven-years experience at Nagano’s Zenkoji Temple Japan Today, April 27, 2015

Nagoya Castle and Honmaru Palace: Insights into castle administration Japan Today, March 27, 2015

Mandarado Yagura: Off the beaten path in Kamakura Japan Today February 26, 2015

Kawagoe: A walk through history Japan Today, January 29, 2015

Edo-style ladder-top acrobatics at Ikegami Honmonji Japan Today, January 9, 2015

A New Year’s walk at Haneda featuring seven lucky Inari Japan Today, December 29, 2014

Tokyo’s Art Deco treasure house Japan Today, November 28, 2014

Exploring Kyoto’s Lake Biwa Canal Japan Today, October 30, 2014

Hamamatsu: City of music Japan Today, September 27, 2014

Step Back in Time: Tour operator’s treks retrace history of JapanThe ACCJ Journal, September 2014

The Tomioka Silk Mill: Exploring Gunma’s silken history Japan Today, August 28, 2014

Seeking summer refreshment? Check out a brewery Japan Today, July 25, 2014

Tanabata: The ultimate in wishing on a star Japan Today, June 29, 2014

Shimizu: Historic port and modern entertainment Japan Today, May 30, 2014

Festivals in Tohoku: Great Golden Week entertainment Japan Today, April 25, 2014

Sendagi: Stepping back a century Japan Today, March 29, 2014

Sake brewer receives kosher certification Japan Today, March 24, 2014

Playing with dolls: Explore the traditional trappings of Hina dolls Japan Today, February 28, 2014

Explore Japan’s sake-making tradition in Nada Japan Today, January 31, 2014

Want to get lucky in the New Year? Take a hike Japan Today, December 30, 2013

Namahage: A New Year’s tradition on Akita’s Oga Peninsula Japan Today, December 26, 2013

Shiba: Guardian of old Edo Japan Today, November 28, 2013

Okinawa: Not just another beach holiday The ACCJ Journal, November 2013

Soak up history and culture in the castle town of Aizu-Wakamatsu Japan Today, October 25, 2013

Ise Shrine: Where everything old is new again Japan Today, September 26, 2013

Don’t overlook Ofuna – off the beaten Buddhist track Japan Today, August 30, 2013

Komaba: A little pocket of history and culture Japan Today, July 28, 2013

Meiji Mura – concentrated history made fun Japan Today, June 30, 2013

Tsuwano: A delightful old castle town…and getting there IS half the fun Japan Today, May 30, 2013

10 travel ideas slightly off the beaten track Japan Today, April 27, 2013

Shibazakura — seasonal flowers at Kawaguchi-ko (one of the Fuji Five Lakes) Japan Today, April 19, 2013

Asukayama: Among the shogun’s blossoms Japan Today, March 28, 2013

Visiting the Imperial Palace grounds. Japan Today, December 21, 2012

Sengakuji: Center of loyalty and revenge Japan Today, December 16, 2012

The Nakasendo and an old post town: a literal trip down memory lane Japan Today, November 19, 2012

Mashiko: A center of folkcraft pottery Japan Today, November 3, 2012

Shuzenji: Hot Springs and History Insight, Vol 1, Issue 12 (October 2012), p. 4

In praise of the persimmon Japan Today, October 14, 2012

O-eshiki Festival of Lights Japan Today, October 7, 2012

Explore Engakuji:  One of Kamakura’s great Zen temples Japan Today, October 4, 2012

Koishikawa Korakuen/Tokyo Dome City: Tokyo’s eclecticism in focus Japan Today, September 21, 2012

Toro: Digging into Japan’s Ancient Past Insight, Vol 1, Issue 7 (September 2012), p. 4

Matsudo: An old post town with plenty of history Japan Today, September 10, 2012

UNU Farmer’s Market: Farm-fresh food and lots, lots more Japan Today, June 24, 2012

Rainy season means hydrangea season: Top 5 picks for where to see them Japan Today, June 15, 2012

Ueno Park – Greenery, history, art, culture and much more Japan Today, June 4, 2012

G-Can: Industrial-strength flood control that looks like a lost world Japan Today, May 28, 2012

Shinagawa Kumin Park offers a great day out without leaving Tokyo Japan Today, May 16, 2012

Mt Takao:  a fun day trip from Tokyo Japan Today, May 10, 2012

Yamate Seven Lucky Gods Walk: Follow an Edo-style path to good fortune in Meguro Metropolis, April 24, 2009

	Mecca for Lotus Sect Buddhists The ACCJ Journal (October 2008)(Note: Opens as PDF file)

Museum Musings: The Railway Museum The ACCJ Journal (July 2008) (Note: Opens as PDF file)

Seven Lucky Gods: A New Year’s Walk The ACCJ Journal (December 2007) (Note: Opens as PDF file)

Nagasaki: The City of Martyrs
World Encounter (Fall 1982)(Note: Opens as PDF file)