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
How To Spend a Day in Tokushima’s Historic Udatsu District
Located on Japan's Shikoku Island, Tokushima Prefecture is mostly known for its incredible natural landscapes: rugged mountains with remote villages a ...
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Enoshima Guide: A sacred island just one hour from Tokyo
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I remember my first visit to Enoshima, relaxing on its expansive beaches while taking in a splendid view of Mo ...
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# Old Town
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Accommodation
Discovering Shikoku: where to stay near the Iya Valley
Visiting Shikoku, specifically Tokushima Prefecture's remote Iya Valley, is a commitment. Hundreds of miles from the big metropolises of Japan, you ca ...
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Experience Asahidake Onsen in Hokkaido
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It only took an hour and thirty minutes by bus to travel from the frosted streets of downtown Asahikawa to the mountain ...
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# Farmstay
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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
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A Day or Weekend Trip from Tokyo: Hakone, Enoshima, Oyama by Odakyu Railway
Activities
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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Experience the Kamui Ski Links, Amazing Powder Snow in Hokkaido
Sponsored by Asahikawa City
As my taxi pulled up to the Kamui Ski Links, I was immediately taken by the number of families preparing for a day on t ...
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# Outdoors
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Culture
Uniting Two Cultures Through Satsuma Ceramics from Kagoshima
Miyama, a small town in Kagoshima Prefecture, is home to the sophisticated and beautiful Satsuma ceramics which have over 400 years of history in Japa ...
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Discover the fascinating traditional crafts of Shikoku
Today's Japan is conveniently connected from end to end with high speed trains, underwater tunnels and frequent local flights, but in Old Japan, it wa ...
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Food
Finding Vegan Curry and Coffee in the Mountains of Nakatsu, Oita
Finding Vegan Fare in the Mountains of Nakatsu
If anyone is looking for a Rastafarian inspired Japanese restaurant, look no further than Satta Y ...
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Experience the Nightlife of Asahikawa, Hokkaido’s Second Largest City
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Asahikawa is Hokkaido’s second largest city and, unlike its sleepy rural neighbors, has plenty to keep visitors enterta ...
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# Local specialities
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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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