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Sapporo Beer Museum | The Perfect Place for Beer Lovers

In Japan, beer originated from Hokkaido and Sapporo is Japan’s oldest beer brand, founded and brewed in 1876. Located in a beautiful old red brick brewery from the early Meiji period, the Sapporo Beer Museum and Sapporo Biergarten are two must-see places in Sapporo.
Nakasendo Trail | Unspoiled nature and beautiful countryside

If you are planning to walk a part of the Nakasendo trail to see the pretty old post towns and natural beauty in between, this travel guide will be of use for you.
Adachi Museum of Art | The most delicate and beautiful garden in Japan

Adachi Museum of Art in Yasugi City is the most popular museum in the Sanin region, which is no wonder with its award-winning garden. See why many people have this museum on their must-see list!
Hirosaki Castle, Aomori | One of the few castles where you can see beautiful scenery with snow

Hirosaki Castle stands in Aomori prefecture. It is a very important castle because it has one of the only 12 original main keeps which exist in Japan. It is one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Japan.
Usa Jingu Shrine, Oita | One of the oldest shrines in Japan and a powerful power spot place

Usa Jingu is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan with its foundation in the 8th century. It is located at the entrance of the Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita, Kyushu.
Japanese Tanka Poetry | Beautiful Japanese Music

Tanka is uniquely Japanese poetry that was perfected at the beginning of the seventh century.
Arita and Imari | Traditional Pottery Towns in Japan

Arita and Imari are small towns that are located in Saga Prefecture. They have been known as towns of pottery for about 400 years.
Yoshinogari Ruins where you can see what Japan was like 2000 years ago

Yoshinogari is an important archaeological site located on the plain of Saga Prefecture. By visiting this site you can get a rough image of a Japanese village of about 2,000 years ago.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine where the God of Learning is Enshrined

Dazaifu City is located about 15km south-east from the center of Fukuoka City. Dazaifu Tenmangu is a Shinto shrine and the most important place in this city.
Kyoto Gion Matsuri | Beautiful decorations and flashy events

The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three most famous festivals in Japan with more than 1000 years of history. I’m crazy about this festival which is cool, high-spirited and elegant at the same time.
Hasedera Temple, Nara | Beautiful flowers of each season

Various kinds of flowers blooming throughout the year on Hasedera’s grounds, the temple has been nicknamed ‘Flower temple’ since ancient times. I especially love to visit the Hasedera to view the hydrangea in the early summer season.
Fukagawa Edo Museum | Time Travel to the Edo Period!

The Fukugawa Edo Museum is a small history museum where you can be transported back in time to the Edo era. Find out what you can see in this cool little museum!
Happy National Foundation Day in Japan

February 11th is National Foundation Day, a national holiday for Japanese people to remind themselves of the nation’s founding and foster their love for the nation.
Kochi | Prosperous Agriculture and Beautiful Nature

Kochi is a major city in Shikoku, one of Japan’s lesser-known islands. But it is very much worth a visit with an original castle, a beautiful beach, and more!
Uwajima | Historic Cityscape and Beautiful Nature

Uwajima is a small historic city situated deep inside Uwajima Bay on the west coast of Shikoku. The city has flourished as a castle town of the Date family since the early 17th century.
Matsuyama | A Beautiful Town that Flourished as a Castle Town

Matsuyama is the largest city in Shikoku and is especially famous for the beautiful Dogo hot spring that’s housed in a traditional building. What else is there to see here?
Hagi, Yamaguchi | A hidden Gem of a Former Castle Town

Hagi in western Japan is a nicely-preserved former castle town with traditional walls. Local Hagi pottery, ranked among Japan’s finest, makes for great souvenir shopping.
Okayama | a very livable and sunny place

Besides the famous Okayama Korakuen garden and the reconstructed castle, there are some great museums and a nice bicycle opportunity nearby. Find out what there is to do in Okayama!
Kurashiki takes you back in time to Japan’s Feudal Era

The preserved canal town of Kurashiki is a great place to visit if you want to be transported back in history. But there is more to do in this town, find out where to go!
Tsuwano | Beautiful Castle Town Boasting Traditional Crafts and Literature

Tsuwano in Shimane is a small castle town that prides itself on traditional arts, crafts, and literature. Find out what to see and do in this attractive town!