Planning
A Guide to Japanese Visas
Everything you need to know about Japanese visas, including the different visa types, the visa rules and how to apply for your Japan..
Culture
Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2025
Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
Activities
Hiking Along the Oirase Stream
The Oirase Stream in Aomori Prefecture offers easy day hiking in a pristine forest setting.
Culture
Mifune Dinosaur Museum
Mifune's Dinosuar Museum pays homage to the town's ancient residents with fossils from the Cretaceous Period.
Culture
Spider Lilies at Saihoji
Saihoji is not one of Yokohama's better known temples. But it's worth visiting in late September, when a variety of multi-colored..
Food
Cafe Kaeru
Cafe Kaeru is a small cafe in northeastern Kamakura that serves healthy lunches and drinks. The cafe garden is a highlight, and..
Culture
The Sweet Soul of Wakayama
A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. Our guide gives you the lowdown..
Activities
Exploring Western Tokyo
Higashi Murayama, in western Tokyo, is one of the Tama region's undiscovered areas. Those willing to take the time to explore..
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Culture
Experience Rural Tourism in Otawara
With great anticipation, we took the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Ohtawara.