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Karuizawa is a mountain resort town located in Nagano Prefecture. During the Edo period, Karuizawa was known as Karuizawa-Juku, a post-town along the former trade route Nakasendō. The town wasn’t…

Yakushima is a beautiful island located south of Japan in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is known for its ancient cedar forest, which is home to some of the oldest trees in…

Located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Kawaguchiko is a lovely town at the base of Mount Fuji. This area is trendy among locals and tourists for its stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and…

Nagasaki, located on the island of Kyushu, is the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture. It was one of the first ports to be opened to foreign trade in the 16th century…

Nagoya, Japan’s third-largest city, is the capital of Aichi Prefecture. Located on central Honshu’s Pacific coast, it’s a major hub for business and industry.  The history of Nagoya dates from…

Koyasan（高野山） is a sacred mountaintop temple complex in Wakayama Prefecture. It is the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism, one of the major schools of Buddhism in Japan. Designated a UNESCO World…

Naoshima, a small island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, is a world-famous art destination and home to many world-class museums and arts institutions. The island’s art scene was founded by…

Himeji, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is better known to tourists for the famous Himeji Castle. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also called “White Heron Castle” because…

Matsumoto, located in Nagano Prefecture, is best known for its historic castle, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but this is not the only thing to see there. If you…

Kusatsu Onsen, located in Gunma Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most popular hot spring resorts, about 4 hours northwest of Tokyo. It is said that Kusatsu Onsen was discovered more…