Beppu: The Hot Spring Kingdom of Japan
In the Oita Prefecture lies Beppu, famous for its hot springs. With over 2,800 natural hot springs gushing forth more than 130,000 liters of warm, healing water every minute, it’s…
Shiretoko Peninsula Travel Guide: Exploring Hokkaido’s Natural Beauty
Shiretoko Peninsula, jutting out into the Sea of Okhotsk on the easternmost tip of Hokkaido, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 and is renowned for its natural…
Nagoya for First-Timers: Your Essential Guide
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…
Discover Naoshima, Japan’s art island.
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…
The Best Things to Do in Himeji: A Guide for First-Time Visitors
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…
A side trip to Uji, Japan’s Green Tea Capital
Located between Kyoto and Nara, Uji is a small town that has been known for centuries as an important center for the cultivation and production of high-quality green tea. Today,…
Top 10 tourist attractions in Sapporo
Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido prefecture. Located in northern Japan, the city gained worldwide attention in 1972 when it became the first Asian city to host the Winter…