In the May/June 2004 Issue

Found in Translation: A Tokyo-bred sushi chef takes Traveler on a tour of his home town. Online: A Web-exclusive gallery of outtakes by photographer Justin Guariglia.

30 Ways to Steep Yourself in Traditional Japan: Author, filmmaker, and photographer Karin Muller—who recently spent a year exploring Japan's ancient cultures and modern landscapes—gives her take on the best ways to experience this country's traditions, from the Shinto Festival in Old Tokyo to one-man Sumo wrestling on Omishima Island, and more.

A Year of Islands: Traveler offers a month-by-month prescription for perfectly timed island trips—from the Azores to Trinidad, Zanzibar to San Blas Island, Santa Cruz Island to Raspberry Island, and more—whether you're after festivals, whale migrations, lighthouse celebrations, or sunbathing.

Through the Canadian Rockies, Part Three: In the spirit of Kerouac, Steinbeck, and Least Heat-Moon, longtime Traveler contributing editor Mel White sets out on a five-week journey in search of the real America. In this issue, White chronicles the third leg of his 7,000-mile road trip from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Miami, Florida.

R&R On a Restless Shore: With beach expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman, Traveler Sustainable Tourism editor Jonathan Tourtellot explores North Carolina's Outer Banks to examine how years of visitors and environmental changes have impacted his treasured vacation spot.

Norway Hut to Hut: The Foltz-Gray family of Knoxville, Tennessee, experiences the world of hut-to-hut hiking in Norway, from snowy peaks and hidden valleys to secluded farms and hostels.