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Chureito Pagoda, Fujiyoshida

Excellent Mount Fuji views with cherry blossoms

by Nicole Bauer

Yamanashi

The Chureito Pagoda in Fujiyoshida, a 10-minute train ride from Kawaguchiko is a popular spot for viewing and photographing Mount Fuji, especially in spring and autumn.

The Gems of Kyushu: Nagasaki and Kumamoto

Discover the two cities easily using Ocean Arrow Ferry

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Kumamoto

Kyushu, located Southwest of the main island Honshu, is Japan’s third largest island with Fukuoka as its capital.

A Walk Along Kamo River

Kyoto culture through the banks of the Kamogawa

by Erika Arceo

Kyoto

A walk along the Kamo River: Experience Kyoto's culture through Kamogawa riverbanks.

Fox Village in Zao

A place of magic in the mountains of Miyagi

by Justin Velgus

Miyagi

Zao Kitsune Mura is a "village" filled with a large number of free roaming foxes near Shiroishi in Miyagi Prefecture. Loads of fun, and at times scary, this is a unique experience you won't find anywhere else.

Kawachi Wisteria Tunnels

Flowing gardens of purple, pink, and white

by Tristan Scholze

Fukuoka

The wisteria tunnels and surrounding gardens of Kawachi Fuji-en draw flower enthusiasts from around the world each spring to Kitakyushu in the south of Japan.

Tashirojima Cat Island

The cat island of Miyagi prefecture

by Brian Takahashi

Miyagi

Come visit a Cat Island in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Tashirojima is the place to feed and play with cats, stay in Cat Cabins, and even pay your respects to the cat shrine.

Akan National Park: Hokkaido's Nature at its Best

Forest, lake and volcano at Hokkaido's National Park

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Hokkaido

Akan National Park is truly a wonder in all seasons. In winter the lake shines as the water freezes over and the ice-covered crater lake can be traversed in numerous ways.