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
The Beauty of Thousands of Cranes in Izumi, Kagoshima
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The Legacy of Japanese Tsuru
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Unique Japan: Manga “Ghost Hunting” By Boat and On Foot in Tottori
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Let's suppose you came to the San'in Chuo Region of Shimane and Tottori Prefectures to put a major dent in ...
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# Old Town
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Kimono and Tea Ceremony in Izumi’s Historic Samurai Residence
Accommodation
2 Luxury and “Inconvenient” Accommodations Between Kyoto and Hiroshima
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The San'in Chuo Region which includes Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is easily accessible from Kyoto or ...
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Enjoying Iiyama City’s Locally Sourced Cuisine in Nagano Prefecture
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It seemed like a simple question: where could I go to catch Shinshu Salmon? As one who occasionally enjo ...
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# Farmstay
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Transport
Take a Journey with Limited Express Kawasemi Yamasemi
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Everyone knows that Japanese railway services are well developed. The trains are clean, always on time, and the entire ...
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Kyushu Island: What to Do, What to See and How to Get There
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Kyushu Island, the third largest island in Japan located at the southernmost tip of the four main islands, isn’t ...
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# Near Tokyo or Osaka
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Which Way is the most Convenient from Narita Airport to Tokyo?
Activities
Sakai City – A Cycling Paradise Inspired by Shimano
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Anyone who has ridden a bike is undoubtedly familiar with Shimano, the world leader in bicycle compone ...
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Discover the mountains of Toyama Prefecture by bicycle
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Toyama Prefecture has an unusual geographic feature of having the seashore and the mountains separated by only a few ...
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# Outdoors
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Culture
In the footsteps of Sen no Rikyu, the master of the tea ceremony
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Matcha (green tea) in Japan is more than an ice cream flavor or a style of latte at a trendy cafe. It ...
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Samurai Legacy: The Sakai Handcrafted Knives of Osaka
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The reputation of Japanese knives, from their sharpness to their quality of craftsmanship, is world re ...
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Food
Tasting Japanese Whiskey in the Yamazaki Distillery, Osaka
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While Japan's traditional alcohol is sake, which has been perfected over centuries, in the last ce ...
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Es Koyama: A Japanese Chocolatier with Childlike Imagination
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In the small town of Sanda, which lies north of Kobe, as the city stretches into the mountains of Hyogo Prefecture, there i ...
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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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