Map of Japan
Hokkaido
Hokkaido is Japan’s second largest and most northern island. During winter the island is covered in a blanket of thick white snow and its surrounding seas turn to ice. Those who like to ski and snowboard will definitely find their next mountain to slide down. more
Tohoku | Sendai
The region of Tohoku is in the northern part of Japan’s main island (Honshu) and consists of the prefectures Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima. Encompassing the northern tip of Honshu, Tohoku is surrounded by the Sea of Japan, the Pacific and Tsugaru Strait but also features a mountain range through its middle. more
Kanto | Tokyo
Apart from the metropolitan Tokyo, Kanto consists of the prefectures Chiba, Gunma, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Saitama and Tochigi. A bit of trivia for the Pokemon fans amongst us, the name Kanto may sound familiar to you as the original region the story took place in Kanto. Although you will pretty much find anything you could ever wish for in Tokyo, exploring the rest of Kanto is well-worth doing. more
Koshinetsu | Nagano
Yamanashi’s most liked experiences is picking grapes, peaches and plums during the harvest seasons.For those coming to Japan during the summer and need an escape from the heat, Nagano Prefecture is your place to go.Moving slightly towards the east you come across Niigata prefecture, home to the Japanese most important food: rice. more
Hokuriku | Kanazawa
The Hokuriku region is located in the northwestern part of Honshu, the main island of Japan and consists of the prefectures Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui. Faced in Sea of Japan, seafood is so delicious, and it snows a lot in this region, the attractive onsen or ski place are welcome to you. more
Tokai | Nagoya
The Tokai region is in the middle part of Japan that runs along the pacific ocean: Mie, Gifu, Aichi, and Shizuoka prefecture. The biggest city in this region is Nagoya-city where you can see some local specialities: Eel, Miso-Katsu, Chicken wings, and some Anko sweets. more
Kinki | Kyoto
The Kinki region, also known as Kansai, is one of Japan’s most popular destinations with the metropolitan aspiring Osaka and the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara at its center. Osaka is Japan’s second largest city and much like Tokyo buzzes with activity throughout the year. more
Chugoku | Hiroshima
As Japan’s main island’s most western region, Chugoku remains an off-the-beaten-path destinations for many visitors. Nonetheless, even outside its most-known city Hiroshima the region has plenty to offer in terms of vast nature and memorable sights. more
Shikoku | Naoshima
The island of Shikoku consisting of the four prefectures Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kochi is rich of both history and natural beauty. With the completion of several expressway bridges the island has become easily from several major cities on the western side of Honshu, such as Kobe and Okayama. more
Kyushu | Fukuoka
As the gateway between Japan and Asia, Kyushu is located southwest of Japan’s main island Honshu and has a slightly warmer tropical climate. Kyushu is also known as the “Land of the Seven Prefectures” as it encompasses the seven prefectures: Fukuoka (the island’s largest city), Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki and Kagoshima. more
Okinawa
The prefecture of Okinawa is made up of about 160 islands also known as the Ryukyu Islands between Kyushu and Taiwan. The islands harbor a subtropical climate making it both comfortable throughout the year as well as lush in nature. more
Sightseeing
Oita’s Magical Islands of Cats and Seashells
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A Tale of Two Islands
Located on the south east coastline of Oita Prefecture, Fukashima and Yakatajima islands are well ...
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Takachiho Gorge: Natural Beauty that Inspired Legends
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While Kumano Kodo is one of the most famous places for pilgrimages in Japan, the Takachiho area in Miyaz ...
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# Old Town
Our recommendations
Discover Culture and History in the Backstreets of Ojika
Accommodation
Seafood and Sumi-e at Shimizu Marine Inn in Saiki
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Kamae coastline
Along the Bungo Channel, where Pacific Ocean marine currents combine with currents from Seto Inland Sea, t ...
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Refined Relaxation at a Luxury Ryokan in Takachiho
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Located south of Fukuoka city between Oita and Kumamoto prefectures on the island of Kyushu, the village o ...
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# Farmstay
Our recommendations
Two Unique Styles of Accommodations on Ojika Island
Transport
Embarking on the most scenic train ride along the Nagasaki Bay
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Sitting in a comfortable seat, watching the landscape whizzing by at high speed, all the while getting from point ...
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Riding the Rails on 2 Amazing Trains of Akita Prefecture
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I have a little secret to spill. When my son was a toddler, we bought him a Tomy Plarail toy train set from Japan. He was ...
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# Near Tokyo or Osaka
Our recommendations
A Day or Weekend Trip from Tokyo: Hakone, Enoshima, Oyama by Odakyu Railway
Activities
Discovering Ojika – An Island Paradise by Bicycle
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Japan is a nation of islands, nearly 6,800 of them to be exact, of which only 418 are inhabited. Yet the average visitor to ...
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Tunnel Hike on the Old Fukuchiyama Railway!
In southern Hyogo Prefecture, between Kobe and Osaka, the old JR Fukuchiyama Line has emerged as a popular hiking trail for adventurous locals. Th ...
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# Outdoors
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Culture
Postcards and Pottery: Making Unique Handmade Souvenirs on Ojika Island
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A visit to Ojika island will certainly reward you with a plethora of stunning scenes of nature, but one must not overlook t ...
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Saiki by Bicycle: Samurai and Zen Tea Experiences
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Saiki, coastal city in Oita prefecture
Located in the southeast part of Oita Prefecture on Kyushu island, Saiki is a small ...
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Food
Finding Sushi Paradise at Saiki’s Kamehachi
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A Bounty of Seafood in the Bungo Channel
Located in the southeast part of Oita Prefecture on the Kyushu island, the Saiki ...
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Experience Takachiho Wagyu Beef
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I usually eat little meat, but when I heard about Takachiho beef, one of the most famous brands of "wagy ...
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# Local specialities
Our recommendations
Shopping
Discovering Japanese Tea Culture in Murakami
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Among the things that are fundamentally associated with the Japanese archipelago, tea probably takes one of the top spot ...
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Victoria Main Store – Eight Floors of Ski and Snowboard Equipment in Central Tokyo
It is a little-known fact among foreigners that 73% of Japan is mountainous. With most of the Japanese residential population scattered between these ...
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# Local crafts
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