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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Studying an Online Kansai Dialect - Student Interview

Find out what it's like to study a Kansai dialect course online with Kendall!

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Five tried-and-true ways to learn Japanese

With so many ways to learn Japanese, how do you know which one will work for you? In our article, we give you our top 5 ways!

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Five tried-and-true ways to learn Japanese

With so many ways to learn Japanese, how do you know which one will work for you? In our article, we give you our top 5 ways!

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Article by Amanda Brennan

Yamadera

If you have the want to travel outside of the city, and experience something truly cleansing for your soul, then head up to Yamadera.

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Article by Elsda Li

My Hike Up Mt. Takao ⛰!

There is no better way to experience the culture and geography of Japan than to hike up one of their sacred and treasured mountains!

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Article by Kevin Hong

5 Tips and Tricks when visiting Enoshima Island

Welcome!If you have stumbled across this article, chances are you are looking for the perfect day-trip or adventure away from the bustling city of Tokyo. Enoshi

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Article by Dana Nyberg

THE IZU PENINSULA, Tokyo's Best Weekend Getaway

Typical Tokyo summers consist of disgusting heat, choking humidity, crowded subways, sweaty backs, sweaty thighs, and sweaty Ojii-sans pressed up against you on

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Article by Kathrin Kecht

Chilling Tales for Hot Nights: Ghosts in Japan

The sound of wind chimes dancing. Shaved ice in every flavor imaginable slowly succumbing to the heat. Fireworks coloring the night sky while an army of cicadas

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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 Shiga

Genkyuen Garden

Genkyuen Garden was built in 1677 and is located northeast of Hikone Castle.

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Sight in Kanagawa

Ofuna Kannon-ji Temple

A Buddhist temple marked by a 25-meter tall statue dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon, Ofuna Kannon-ji Temple also houses an atomic bomb cenotaph to remember t

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Sight in Ishikawa

Mount Haku

Mount Hakusan, which means “white mountain,” is a dormant volcano that is located between Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures, and is considered one of three sacred m

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Sight in Tokyo

Mamegen

Mamegen is a well established shop that sells traditional Japanese snacks.

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Sight in Hiroshima

Saihou-ji Temple / Fumeikaku

Sometimes described as Hiroshima's own Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Saiho-ji Temple features a main shrine and fumeikaku viewing platform. It was also immortalized in

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Sight in Tokyo

Mai Thai

This restaurant, situated near Ebisu station, offers authentic Thai cuisine, such as tom yum goong soup and various curry dishes.

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Sight in Shimane

Miho Jinja Shrine

Often used as a recurring setting in Japanese myths, this shrine is located at the tip of the Shimane peninsula near the Sea of Japan. Due to its beauty and tra

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Sight in Tokushima

Adliv

Located in the Nishi Awa area of Tokushima Prefecture, Adliv gives off a very relaxed and communal vibe. While the 2nd floor is equipped with office space and c

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Sight in Tokyo

Kiba Park

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Today's selected articles

Article by Barbara Buchanan

All you need to know... Sado Island

Shaped like a wonky yo-yo floating in the sea off the west of Honshu, Sado Island is a place of drama. Centuries ago, the island was somewhere you were not expe

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Article by Christie L

A day at Kamogawa Sea World

[INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/p/BXwXf82loO4/] Kamogawa Sea World is located at Kamogawa, Chiba. If you happen to love sea creatures and are completely fine w

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Article by Chian Ying

Best souvenir to give yourself from Japan

Japan , also known as 'The land of the rising sun' has fascinated millions of people around the world with its long history which are retained until now, amazin

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Article by Frank C

Lost in Akihabara Literally

Hello and welcome back again to another episode of "to be frankie"! apologies for the break again. Life has been quite hectic! Today we will be looking at Akiha

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Article by Bites of Oishii

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Article by Donna Rhae

The Wonderful and Weird World of Japanese Museums

IntroductionIf you're like me the word "museum" is simply another term for "bored out of your mind" and "sore feet". Most museums I've visited in the states hav

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Article by Tokyo Creative

Shizuoka For The First Time

Shizuoka Prefecture, located between Tokyo and Osaka, boasts of laying claim to the more picturesque side of Mt Fuji, historical hot springs and attractions, cl

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Article by Emma Parker

The Hidden Depths of Bonsai

My latest voyage of discovery with Tokyo Creative led me into the fascinating and complex Japanese art of creating ancient forests less than a metre high, known to the w

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Article by Mike B

Understanding Shinto: Part I, Cleansing before entering

IMG_2445.JPG 2.5 MBCertainly, any traveler to Japan is bound to visit at least one shrine during their sojourn. Whether it's the giant Meiji Shrine in the hea

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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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Mie

While often overlooked due to its more popular neighbors like Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya, Mie prefecture offers a unique cultural experience for those who visit. B

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Kyoto

Kyoto is a must-visit for anyone traveling to Japan. The historical city is home to iconic landmarks such as Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji and the Fushimi-inari shrine.

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Niigata

Niigata prefecture has a long coastline facing the sea of Japan, because of this it was a critical port area during the Edo period in the 17th and 18th centurie

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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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Kagoshima

Lush and tropical, Kagoshima Prefecture inhabits the southernmost part of Kyushu and includes a string of islands stretching to Taiwan. The most famous of these

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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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Shizuoka

Majestic Mount Fuji, rolling hills of green tea plantations, and the gorgeous coastline of the Izu Peninsula give Shizuoka a rich character that makes it a grea

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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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Hokkaido

If your idea of a perfect vacation involves majestic forests, clear blue lakes, pillowy powder snow, and amazing, farm-fresh food, Hokkaido is an absolute dream

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