Nature & Outdoors
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Yuzawa Travel Guide – Ski, Onsen & Winter Fun
Yuzawa, located in Niigata Prefecture, is one of the most accessible snow resort towns in Japan—just 75 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Here, you can enjoy skiing or snowboarding in the morning, soak in a hot spring by afternoon, and still be back in Tokyo the same day.Known as “Snow Country,” Yuzawa offers not only…
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Fugaku Wind Cave – Mt. Fuji Lava Tunnel Guide
Deep beneath the forest near Mt. Fuji lies the Fugaku Wind Cave, a wide, walkable lava tube that stays cold all year round—even in the heat of summer. Unlike the nearby Narusawa Ice Cave, this one is easier to explore : flat ground, well-lit paths, and plenty of space to walk upright.This naturally chilled tunnel…
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Narusawa Ice Cave – Mt. Fuji Lava Tube Guide
Beneath the forests near Mt. Fuji lies a different kind of Japan: icy, narrow, and dark—even in summer. The Narusawa Ice Cave is a lava-formed tunnel where ice remains frozen all year, thanks to its low temperatures and volcanic structure.Originally used as a natural refrigerator for silkworm cocoons, the cave is now open to the…
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The Complete Oshino Hakkai Travel Guide – Mt. Fuji’s Clearest Springs
Located in a quiet village between Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka, Oshino Hakkai is a collection of eight spring-fed ponds known for their crystal-clear water sourced from Mt. Fuji’s melted snow.The water takes over 80 years to filter through layers of volcanic rock before emerging at the surface—so clear that you can see every pebble,…
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Discover Sumo: Japan’s Ancient Sport of Warriors – Complete Guide & FAQ
Step into the sacred world of sumo, Japan’s ancient national sport. Discover tournament schedules, cultural rituals, and how to experience this incredible combination of athleticism and tradition during your Japan visit.
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The Perfect Shirakawa-go Travel Guide – Gassho Houses & Winter Magic
Tucked away in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, Shirakawa-go is one of Japan’s most iconic rural destinations. Famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses—steep thatched roofs designed to shed heavy snow—it’s a place where time slows down and tradition lives on.The village is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and draws visitors year-round for its fairytale-like…
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Diving Experience in the Island Nation of Japan
A cultural Japan tour is easy to combine with one or more scuba diving experiences for a perfect holiday filled with culture, food, history, nightlife, and action. Let us help you plan your perfect Japan trip!
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Snorkeling experience in the island nation of Japan
A cultural Japan tour is easy to combine with one or more snorkeling experiences for a perfect holiday filled with culture, food, history, nightlife, and action. Let us help you plan your perfect Japan trip!
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Soccer in Japan | Very popular competition in Japan and around the world
While Japan isn’t yet up there with the best of the world, Japanese soccer has slowly become a force to be reckoned with. Learn more about professional football in Japan!
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Winter Sports in Beautiful Japanese Nature
If you love skiing and snowboarding, Japan is a great December-April destination for you. There are over 500 ski resorts across Japan which vary in size from large resorts to small one-lift shops.
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Aikido a one of Japan’s Proudest Martial Arts
Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba, who is still referred to by some aikido practitioners as Ōsensei. or Great Teacher. Learn more about this peaceful martial art from Japan!
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Kendo a one of Japan’s Proudest Martial Arts
Kendo is a Japanese martial art that descended from the sword fighting techniques that were used in the days of the samurai warriors.
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Judo a one of Japan’s Proudest Martial Arts
If you ask anyone to name one martial art from Japan, it is probably going to be judo or karate. Judo has been spread all over the world and is practiced as a common way to teach kids and adults self-defense.
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Why Baseball Is Japan’s Most Popular Sport
While the most popular sports in many parts of the world are soccer and American Football, in Japan the most popular sport is definitely baseball.
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Karate, One of Japan’s Representative Martial Arts
Karate literally means ’empty hand’, and it was developed in Okinawa having been influenced by Chinese martial art Kung Fu. Karate is a striking art where practitioners use both hands/arms and feet/legs.
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Sumo – Japan’s Oldest and Most Powerful Sport
While judo and karate are the most popular martial arts to practise outside of Japan, sumo is probably the martial art from Japan that appeals most to the imagination.