The people who practice Shugendo asceticism on Dewa Sanzan are called 'yamabushi', and they are probably the most rigorous and…
Tono City in Iwate is not on the tourists' Golden Route in Japan, but if you love horses or folk…
Naha is usually the first place tourists see in Okinawa after touching down in the archipelago. It's a great place…
Visitors to Ishigaki Island come for the island's abundant nature, wonderful beaches, and gorgeous resorts. But there is more to…
Taketomi Island is a small island situated just off the coast of Ishigaki Island in the Okinawa Archipelago. Because of…
Niseko is located a two-hour drive away from Hokkaido's main airport New Chitose, and it is a much-loved destination for…
The area around Noboribetsu is best known for its mineral-rich hot spring area, but there are other attractions in the…
Famous for hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty, and the view of nearby Mt Fuji, Hakone is a popular destination…
If you like Japanese castles and history, you should try to make a stop in Odawara, a city that is…
Kamakura is only a one-hour train ride south of Tokyo, and offers plenty of interesting sights in a small area.…