Hiking is one of the most popular pastimes in Japan. It's no wonder really, as the country is said to be about 70% mountainous. But what makes hiking in Japan u
Toyama is a small prefecture on the coast of the Sea of Japan. It has mountainous borders inland with wonderful natural views, hiking trails, hot springs and ev
Thinking about the best time to go on a drive into the mountains?
Haruna-san, or Mount Haruna, is one of Gunma prefecture's three famous mountains besides Akagi-yama and Myogi-san. It is also sometimes referred to as Mount Har
Yamadera is just 1 h away from Sendai or 20 minuts from Yamagata Station by local tran in Tohoku. Just a few minutes walk from the station is the large temple
Tohoku, a region covering the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan, is an amazing place to visit. Beautiful nature and rural landscapes,
Miyajima is definitely one of the most popular destinations for tourists who visit the Hiroshima area. With its status as one of Japan's top three scenic views
Amagoya Osatsu Kamado is an Ama – women divers' – hut, a place where the divers gather to rest and warm up after their dives. Here, visitors get to chat to the
See Fuji from up close at Yamanashi!
Landscape out from a story book, a fairytale scenery come to life…Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture is a magnificent place to witness the airy purple,
Ishikawa prefecture is great for Japanese culture fanatics, as well as your average traveler. Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, Ishikawa Prefectur
Fukushu-en Garden is an authentic, walled Chinese garden laid out by Chinese and Okinawan gardeners. It symbolises Okinawa's historic trade and cultural links w
Hatenohama is a sand bar several kilometers east of Kumejima island and is renowned for its beach. It can be accessed by joining a tour.
Ippin is a Halal ramen shop, at which muslim people can enjoy ramen without worrying about the consumption of pork. There is also a prayer room.
Mojiko Retro is a historic sight on the waterfront of Kitakyushu facing the main island, as well as a shopping center with several restaurants.
Opened in December 2011, this Harajuku branch of famous food maker Calbee offers a variety of snacks and limited-edition regional chips. The shop also serves ch
Mitsuishi Jinja Shrine has 3 large rocks on its premises, supposedly with hand prints of ogres (oni) on them. The name of the prefecture, Iwate (literally "rock
This family-run cafe serves homemade deli food, desserts and beverages. Delicafe23 is located a short walk northwest from Shimokitazawa station's north exit. Th
A coastal town located in the Shizuoka-Kanto area of Japan, Nishi-Izu is known for fresh seafood and its outstanding natural beauty. It really is a must-visit for any outdoor adventurer or travel-buff.
We’d like to introduce you to the Maple Yabakei Cycling Road, ideal for anyone looking for breathtaking scenery and some physical activity on their next trip!
A true hidden gem of a city located on Japan's southern Kyushu Island, let us show you some of our favorite things it has to offer!
Okinawa is commonly referred to as the Hawaii of Japan, and for those of you planning your next summer getaway, this could be the perfect destination for a fun-fulled summer. Here are a few kinds of activities that you can enjoy during your stay!
Known for its onsens and seafood, Oita has become a popular travel destination in Japan, especially for those wanting to take a break and relax. With the many different onsens you can stumble upon in Oita, we thought it might be easier to explain our favorites that we recently visited and tell you what makes them stand out from the rest.
We’ve been heading to Oita prefecture quite extensively over the past couple months so we thought we’d share with you our top 5 picturesque sights we recommend you check out while there.
Towering over Beppu City at 125 meters is arguably the best location to see Beppu from up close: Beppu Global Tower. Feel like you’re dangling over Beppu with the 360 panoramic glass views or enjoy your lunch outside on the seated Observation Deck with views of where the mountain meets the sea!
The walk up to Saiki Castle ruins is only a steep 15 minutes but we can promise you that the view from up top is worth it! All in one place, you can see Yufuin town, the river estuary, coast and on a good day, even the islands of Shikoku in the distance!
Tucked away in the streets of central Yufu City is a collection of beautifully created, designed, curated traditional Japanese sweets! These wagashi sweets focus on Japan’s changing seasons so whenever you decide to visit this spot, you’ll definitely be in for a treat!