Japan Travel Guide

Lake Tazawa, Kakunodate, Nyuto Onsen, Akita | Some of the best hot springs in Japan

Akita is not on the top of the list for destinations within Japan for the average foreign tourist, which is…

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Yamadera: a Hidden Gem in the Mountains

Yamadera is a temple in a mountainous region of Yamagata. It was founded over a thousand years ago, and now…

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Yamagata City, Yamagata | A city surrounded by beautiful and magnificent nature

Yamagata City is a centrally located town within a short distance of famous sightseeing areas like Mt. Zao with its…

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Matsushima and Naruko Onsen, Miyagi | Beautiful scenery created by Mother Nature

Matsushima near Sendai on the northern Pacific coast, is considered one of the three most scenic spots in Japan while…

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Sendai City, Miyagi | Largest city in Tohoku region

While Sendai might not feature on most international tourists' itinerary, if you have enough time in Japan or are not…

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Hiraizumi | Origin of Zipang, the Land of Gold

Hiraizumi flourished for nearly one hundred years, during a peaceful era of prosperity. Today, you can still see remnants of…

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Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima | Kingdom of Agriculture

Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima is especially known for its delicious sake and long history of samurai culture.

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Aizuwakamatsu Castle (Tsuruga-jo Castle) | Beautiful scenery from season to season

Aizuwakamatsu Castle, also known as Tsuruga Castle, is a traditional fortress located in Fukushima Prefecture. It now houses a museum…

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Ouchijuku, Fukushima | Time travel to the Edo period!

If you are interested in Japan's history and want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Edo Period, you…

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Aomori City | Beautiful Nature and Rich Food Culture

Aomori CIty is mostly skipped by tourists since the ferry is no longer the only way to get to Hokkaido,…

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