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Iki was once an independent kingdom and border island on ancient sea routes between Japan and the rest of Asia. Today, the island is home to 280 kofun burial mounds, 150 Shinto shrines, some 300 traditional ama divers, and up to 900 cows.
Municipalities from Kobe to Kagoshima are introducing a series of itineraries to extend visitors’ trips westward: the Golden Route to West Japan.
Here is the list of all the real-life Tokyo locations of Wim Wenders’s cult indie film Perfect Days, including the famous public toilets in Shibuya!
Learn about the culture and history of indigenous Ainu people in Hokkaido, who lived in harmony with their natural environment and heritage.
From the sea to the mountains, Fukushima Prefecture offers an exciting range of landscapes, offering its own varied gastronomical flavors. Sample local seafood, savor a gourmet meal, or even learn to make a local sweet. Learn about four places to just sit back and enjoy the food during your Fukushima gourmet journey.
For more than 20 years, Okinawa has nurtured a growing trend toward achieving sustainability on all levels of society. In a rapidly changing world that is still negotiating a pandemic, many Okinawans have been working to create initiatives that both engage tourists and enrich the local community and environment.
As we carefully plan our post-pandemic travels, personal health and safety remain among our top priorities. Okinawa’s subtropical climate makes it an ideal place at any time of year to take a peacefully insular workcation. Stay focused and relax with family in a secluded villa, then enjoy socially distanced outdoor activities such as trekking through the forest, exploring ancient castle ruins, or cycling along quiet coastal roads in northern Okinawa.
