Shirakawago Village: A Real Life Horror Anime

This is the creepiest yet most beautiful place I've ever visited..."Horror" in anime is a topic that is not often discussed by many fanatics of the medium, but

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Japan's Most Fascinating Ruins

Nestled deep in the mountains of Ehime prefecture (in the town of Besshi) is a relic of the Meiji-era Industrial Revolution in Japan

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Top 5 temples/shrines in Tokyo

So, you've done all your shopping in Tokyo and you're tired of the big malls and just need a nice place to relax and take in the culture of Japan. Well, when lo

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Ise Shima's Ama Divers

You may recognize Mie Prefecture as the home of Ise Jingu, Japan’s main Shinto shrine. But this year, the Ise Shima area is taking center stage and hosting the

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Run Tokyo: 6 of the best spots for seeing the city on two feet!

Planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, and intending to fill up on all the tasty food this country has to offer? If you're trying to balance that with s

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Naruto Whirlpools - an amazing natural phenomenon

I experienced one natural wonder that I hadn't seen anywhere else in the world before on a road trip in Japan, and that is the Naruto Whirlpools.

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Article by Stefanie Hähnel

Story of the torii

Let's learn something about the Torii gates! You've probably seen them. You've probably passed through them!

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3 easy on-the-go snacks you can find at just about every convenience store!

Travel fuel is important - you want to have the energy to explore as much as possible, and what you consume is what gets you through those long days of legging

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Article by Nami Komorebispirit

For the love of furoshiki

If you have visited Japan, chances are that you have seen many kimonos and yukatas; people wearing them, especially in cities such as Kyoto, or during a summer

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Trip Planner

Plan your perfect trip to Japan! Simply click the 'Add to Trip' button on any of the 20,000 sights and hotels featured on this site. With sights across all 47 Japanese Prefectures, we hope to introduce to a number of hidden gems off the beaten track.

Need a little inspiration? Be sure to check out our trip planner overview as well as the pre-made trips below!

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Rainy Day at Sunshine City

The perfect way to spend a rainy day in Tokyo is at Sunshine City located on the East side of Ikebukuro.

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The 5 Lakes of Fuji

Located in Fujigoku, Fuji's famous lakes offer breathtaking views and serve as a hub for outdoor activities. With plenty of hiking trails, camping spots and even ski slopes, this is the perfect area for those that love the outdoors!

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Day Trip to Kamakura

Kamakura is just South of Tokyo and is an easy getaway destination for anyone living in the city. With its various temples, shrines, beaches, hiking trails, and shopping streets, Kamakura allows you to fulfill a whole day of relaxation.

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Tokyo Record Stores

here's nothing quite like putting on a record. And Tokyo boasts a good number of record stores with wide range sub-genres, old and new.

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Intern Ellie's Cycle Kyoto Bike Tour

Our intern Ellie went on a trip to Kyoto and joined a cycling tour! Check out the spots she visited in this handy collection.

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Today's selected sights

Sight in Hiroshima

Takehara City Historical Folk Museum

Found in the "Small Kyoto" town of Takehara, this historical museum invites visitors to learn about the history of the town. A rare western-style building in th

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Sight in Niigata

Ayame Poppo (Bandai Satellite)

Ayame Poppo is a shop specializing in "Poppo Yaki", which is a local baked dessert.

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Sight in Aichi

Noritake Garden

Noritake Garden is owned by the Japanese porcelain company, Noritake. It houses a museum, a park, a bone china factory and a restaurant.

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Sight in Osaka

Sculpture d'Esaka

Located inside a private park called Amenity Esaka, is this museum dedicated to rare sculptures.

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Sight in Tokyo

Nanashi Ramen (Shibuya Dogenzaka)

This ramen and noodle chain is famous for its tantanmen, or spicy ramen with a meat sauce. The ramen is reasonably priced, with most meals falling under ¥1,000.

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Sight in Chiba

Neko No Te

This animal cafe's name is Japanese for "Cat's Paws". They feature around 15 resident cats for visitors to play with, pet and feed. Neko No Te provides lots of

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Sight in Osaka

Fukutaro

the attractions of this restaurant are its excellent ingredients (prime Kobe beef, top-quality Kagoshima pork, and seafood from the Osaka Central Wholesale Mark

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Sight in Chiba

Richmond Hotel (Narita)

Hotel in Chiba, Narita. Only 5 minutes away from Keisei Narita Station and a 10 minute train journey to Narita International Airport.

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Sight in Tokyo

Akiba Fukuro

This cafe can be found in the Akihabara area and is reservation only. Visitors can meet Mr. Yamashita, Chestnut, King Crimson, Kuppi, Spring Onion, Charles Xavi

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Today's selected articles

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5 ways to celebrate Easter in Japan

Going to be in Japan over the Easter break, and wondering how to celebrate the occasion in a country that doesn't participate in the religious meaning behind th

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Where to Buy Omikuji (Japanese Fortunes) in English

Omikuji are fortunes that you can buy at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in Japan. They are written on white strips of paper and the fortune on them can ran

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A MUST TRY HALAL FOOD IN JAPAN, SHINJUKU

Hello all! Thank you for visiting my page and taking your time to read this article. So firstly, I am going to start off by sharing my experience while I was

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Planning to rent a car in Japan? Find the best deals on Tabirai Japan

While Japan's famous network of trains are every bit as convenient as you imagine, there are some amazing places here that are just easier to get to with a car.

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10 top spots in Ibaraki prefecture

Ibaraki prefecture is one of the neighboring prefectures east of Tokyo and belongs to the Kanto area. The prefecture borders Chiba and Saitama Prefectures in t

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What to expect from a shinkansen ride

Train transport in Japan is known for being efficient, on time, clean - and in the case of shinkansens, super speedy. Here are a few quick observations I made f

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Kagawa Access Guide

Kagawa, and the prefectures of Shikoku Island, are notorious for being harder to travel to by car and train, due to the limited routes to take. However, it stil

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Hike it baby Japan (Tokyo and Yokoska)

Hike it Baby- sounds fun already doesn't it! It's a community for people who love being outdoors and would like to bring their kids from birth to school age alo

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10 Useful Japanese Languages to Ask A Direction in Japan

During a trip in Japan, you want to ask directions or get help for getting on a bus, taxi or train especially when you are lost. It is very challenge to ask for

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Introducing TC Wi-Fi

Exploring Japan can be both fun and challenging, and the ability to easily get online can give you peace of mind whilst travelling. From staying connected with family and friends to looking up train times in a hurry, there’s no doubting the convenience of a portable Wi-Fi connection.

Tokyo Creative has partnered with one of Japan’s leading pocket Wi-Fi providers to offer a new convenient and affordable rental service for use across the whole of Japan.

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Today's selected Regions

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Fukuoka

Fukuoka is located on the northern side of the island of Kyushu. It includes the two largest cities in the area, Fukuoka City, its capital, and Kitakyushu. The

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Nagasaki

Nagasaki is in the southwest of Japan on the island of Kyushu and includes several islands between Kyushu and South Korea. Mountains on one side and the sea on

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Kochi

Kochi, on Shikoku Island, is quite rural. In fact, 85% of the prefecture is covered in forests. This lush, green area is perfect for adventurers and is famous f

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Saga

Saga has a natural beauty that inspires. It is one of the few prefectures that has two different ocean borders: The Sea of Genkai on the north and on its south

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Kumamoto

Kumamoto is in the center of Kyushu Island, and Mount Aso is the beloved heart of this beautiful prefecture. Aso-Kuju, Unzen-Amakusa National Parks, Mount Yabah

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Yamanashi

Yamanashi, about 1½ hours from Tokyo, is surrounded by high mountains and is covered by huge beautiful forests, including Mount Fuji and the 5 lakes area. Visit

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Aichi

Aichi is the center of the Chubu region in Japan, and its capital is Nagoya. Nagoya is the fourth most populated urban area in Japan, and is home to a large aut

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Fukui

Fukui is a small prefecture on the coast of the Sea of Japan. When you explore this beautiful area you can see gorgeous rocky coastlines and beaches, taste fres

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Aomori

Aomori prefecture is surrounded by the sea and boasts amazing natural beauty and opportunity for outdoor adventures. It is the home of Lake Towada, the Hakkoda

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