Okinawa Food Guide

When in Okinawa, you will soon realize the cuisine is quite different from the rest of Japan and reflects a heavy influence from China, and in more modern dishe

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Exploring the Abandoned Island in Oita Japan

Join us on our exploration where we got exclusive access on an abandoned island in Oita Japan!

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Bathe in a teacup (and so much more) in this fascinating part of Japan!

After a bit of an "off the beaten path" experience from what other tourists might get in Japan, but still want to embrace the culture, art, and quirkiness this

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Article by Colette English

Daisetsuzan National Park: Lake Shikaribetsu

Most of Daisetsuzan National park is located in northern Hokkaido but a sliver of it resides in eastern Hokkaido. That sliver is Lake Shikaribetsu. It is locate

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“Mottainai!” Culture

“Mottainai!” is a phrase in Japanese that means “What a waste!”. In Japan, being frugal is ingrained into the community and the culture, and in this article we will explore some of the sites that help make Japan the efficient and resourceful place it is.

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Article by Simon Happy

Snow monkeys - Japanese rarity

One of the rarities Japan can boast with is “snow monkeys” living in Nagano prefecture. The monkeys are Japanese macaques, a species vernacular to Japanese moun

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Showa Park - a spot of tranquility in the Tokyo suburbs

Being from Australia, and spending a sizeable amount of time in a smaller country town when I lived there, wide open spaces are my thing. They help me clear my

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Three mountains you can climb in Japan (other than Fuji!)

When you think of mountains and climbing in Japan, one comes to mind above all others - and that's Mt. Fuji. In saying that, maybe you're coming to Japan and yo

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Gunma Food Guide

Photo Cred: Flickr user nakashiKonjac Ever heard of Konjac? If not, don’t be intimidated by the plant’s outer features. Simply put, Konjac is a type of yam, an

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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 Kanagawa

El Puente

El Puente is a Spanish restaurant/bar and concert space in Yokohama.

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Sight in Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto where the top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

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Sight in Shizuoka

Okusayama Observatory

Okusayama Observatory has a great view of Lake Hamanako as well as the ocean.

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Sight in Saga

Karatsu Castle

This castle was built in 1608 by Terazawa Hirotaka, of the Karatsu Domain and the present castle keep tower was built in 1966 to represent the original. Famous

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Sight in Gunma

Akagiyama

Mount Akagi, mostly called Akagi-yama and sometimes Akagi-san, is one of the most famous spots in Gunma prefecture.

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Sight in Tokyo

Bohemian's Guild

Used bookstore Bohemian's Guild also features paintings, sketches and other artworks for purchase.

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Sight in Tokyo

Intersect By Lexus

Intersect by Lexus is a multipurpose complex produced by luxury carmaker Lexus. It includes a cafe, shop and a car exhibition room. The interior of the facility

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Sight in Nagano

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort is located in the mountainous prefecture of Nagano. The resort is famous for its excellent powder snow.

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Sight in Tokyo

Yanaka Cemetery

Yanaka Cemetary is Tokyo's largest, and very picturesque, cemetery. The place is famous for the beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring.

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Today's selected articles

Article by Kay Natsumi

Art You Can Smell?! TeamLab Surprises Us Again!

Scents + Digital Art?TeamLab’s newest creation will teleport you right into a flower field of the Provence — Photo courtesy of teamLabWho knew digital art had a

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Article by Angie Rin

A Tour and Guide to Tokyo’s Livehouse Scene (J-Indies Edition)

When you think of concerts, what do you think of? Could it be: crowds, waiting in line for hours, singing and dancing in sync, that guy the keeps bumping into y

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Article by Kuv

The Wa Space - Beautiful, Traditional Japanese Craft & Design

Odigo focuses on the less travelled path and the hidden gems that will make your journey in Japan memorable. Located in an old tearoom down one of the many back

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Article by Tokyo Creative

Kumamoto Access Guide

BY PLANEFly in directly from major cities such as Tokyo Haneda or Narita, Osaka Itami or Kansai International or Chubu International, to cite a few, to the Aso-

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【Ramen】Super star in 2017! Michelin One-star NAKIRYU in Otsuka, Tokyo

My personal ranking. Just for your reference:Noodles ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ 5 starsSoup ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 7 starsMeat ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ 5 stars In this year, here is a

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Article by Liz Avocado

7 Days in Tokyo for cheap

7 Days in Tokyo 1 Flight $1,5002 Accommodation $350 3 Transportation $2504 Food $2505 Exploration $150Total $2,500 Budgeting helps estimate the cost of travelin

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Article by Sam Lesmana

Day trip to Iwakuni

One thing I love about Japan is that they seem to like ranking attractions of the country as the ‘Top’ this or that. Whether it be gardens, castles or rice fiel

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Behind the Scenes at Tokyo Talk x Elsa Aka. Bunny Tokyo’s Interview

Giving you a rare access behind the scenes look into the latest interview shoot with none other than blogger, Instagrammer, Elsa, aka, BunnyTokyo and with Tokyo Talk.

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Article by Tania LoNero

Narita City Temple right outside our little wonderful Ryokan. Also, the cute Chichi & Haha (Father& Mother) place we ate at there at the Temple on a hill.

Here is the Naritasan Kongō-ō-in Shinshoji which is the official name of the Naritasan-Temple. This was located right outside our lovely little Ryokan Which wa

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Today's selected Regions

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Gunma

Famous for its gorgeous mountains and luxurious onsens (hot springs) Gunma is a nature lover's delight. Maebashi City, home to many parks and flower gardens, is

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Shimane

Shimane lies near the western tip of Japan's main island on the Sea of Japan side. Although sparsely populated it was once a center of trade with China, so it boasts a good number of important historic sites, including Matsue Castle.

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Ibaraki

If you're a nature person, you’ll fall in love with Ibaraki, a scenic coastal prefecture northeast of Tokyo. With up to 15% of its land area dedicated to natura

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Tokyo

Tokyo is all about contrasts. Its irresistible charm comes from the clash between its cutting-edge style and traditional culture. From the organized chaos of [S

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Miyagi

Miyagi is on the Pacific coast in the Tohoku Region. It’s castle-town capital, Sendai City, has a long history which you can experience in many interesting muse

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Miyazaki

Miyazaki prefecture is on the southeastern side of Kyushu and is known for its majestic mountains and rugged coastal scenery. Surfing has grown in popularity he

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Hyogo

With a nationally famous baseball team, two coasts on two different seas, and a high-class type of beef named after its capital, Hyogo is a prefecture of many t

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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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Oita

Oita is sometimes called the “Nara of the West”. It is located in the northeast of Kyushu and is best known for the city of Beppu which has more onsen (hot spri

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