Furano and Biei are located next to each other and are usually visited in one trip. Most people discover the…
Aomori CIty is mostly skipped by tourists since the ferry is no longer the only way to get to Hokkaido,…
For the spectacular Mitama Festival, the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo is decorated with more than 30,000 traditional Japanese lanterns, running…
While during wintertime people in Japan tend to stay indoors where it is cozy and warm and many of the…
Every August 6th, the first atomic bombing in history is commemorated in the city of Hiroshima. In the evening, a…
During the summer, temperatures in Japan can be quite high and the atmosphere gets very humid. This makes finding ways…
Throughout the year there are many lively festivals, or matsuri, that are held throughout Japan. Which festivals are considered the…
Yudanaka, rich in natural hot springs, is located deep in the mountains of the Yamanouchi area in Nagano. Some 200…
Karuizawa has thrived as a very popular summer resort in Japan since the late 19th century because of its cool…
Tokushima City is the capital of Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku, and there are two reasons to go here; the Naruto…
What can you do on the Izu Seven Islands in Japan? A lot quieter than the usual beach resorts in…
On August 15th, an annual event called Mantoe matsuri is held at night in the Todaiji temple in Nara. This…
Unagi is eel prepared in the Japanese style. It is a very popular summer dish in Japan because of the…
Japan is not only great for those who want to discover history and culture. There are also some amazing beaches…