12 Activities Fauna and Flora of Akiyoshidai Tristan Scholze Quasi-National Park come for the otherworld panoramas and underground adventures in this geologically fascinating karst landscape—but the park is also full of
Culture A Journey of Encounters in Kyotango Featured For those seeking more than surface-level sightseeing, Tsunagaru Inc. presents a Journey of Encounters—a deeper kind of journey shaped by hands-on experiences
Planning Yamagata One of Nat Geo's Best Places to Visit in 2026 Kim Bergström Oct 22, 2025 Yamagata Prefecture has been named on National Geographic's Best of the World 2026 list this week, highlighting it as one of the most exciting destinations
Culture The Sandy Shores of Shirahama Róisín Finnerty Come and relax on the sandy beaches of Shirahama and explore the beautiful coastal landscapes nearby.
7 Culture Largest Museum of Taxidermy Fish Sherilyn Siy If you are not a diver but would love to see what incredible biodiversity the ocean hides, a visit to Japan's largest fish specimen museum (海とくらしの史料館)
9 Activities The East Coast of Izu Sandro Bernardinello They are so promoted that, on the train windows facing the ocean, you can find a sticker with the "silhouette guide" of the various islands you will see
Activities The Azaleas of Mount Katsuragi Guillaume Doré Take a hike to see the Azalea blooms at Mount Katsuragi in the month of May.
Culture Disney's "The Magic of Animation" Kim Bergström Disney's The Magic of Animation exhibition is currently being held at the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art.