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Chichibu Outdoor Activity Center is an outdoor and camping facility in the mountains in Saitama, it is the perfect getaway for friends or families looking to escape the city and experience the forest for a few days.
The history and significance of Japan’s daily morning radio exercise!
Wander through the largest Chinatown in Asia and you will leave with your ears ringing with bells, eyes burning with lights and stomach bursting with food.
A winding and idyllic river bursting with life bordering Tokyo and Yokohama.
A quick and easy guide to ordering traditional udon at fast-food style restaurant chain, Hanamaru Udon.
Okusawa Jinja is a quiet shrine that embodies Shinto tranquility, nestled in a residential neighborhood in Tokyo.
Enjoy traditional Japanese pancakes in a tiny hidden restaurant just minutes from central Tokyo and Yokohama with a unique, personal and homely atmosphere.
We heard the crashing of the Akiu Falls long before we saw them, cascading down a jagged cliff, splashing into the crystal clear pools below.
Looking for a day hike with views that will take your breath away? Yamadera (literally ‘Mountain Temple’ 山寺) is a stunning set of small temples founded nearly 1200 years ago built into a mountain-side, at the top of a tripping thousand step trail lined with giant cedar trees, glowing candles and miniature altars. A stark contrast to Japanese city life, this small hike will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired!
