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…
Discover Niigata City: Japan’s West Coast Getaway
Niigata City, on Japan’s west coast, is a lively place with a population of over 800,000 people, making it the second-largest city in the Chūbu region. In the 16th century,…
Furano: A picturesque town in Hokkaido
Furano is a town located in the Kamikawa subprefecture of Hokkaido. It is known for its stunning scenery, including its lavender fields, rolling hills, and snow-capped mountains. It is also…
Karuizawa: A Mountain Resort Town in Japan
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…
Kawaguchiko: 10 Best Things to Do Near Mount Fuji
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…
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…