Cycling from Tokyo to Okutama: A Scenic Escape into Nature
Hop on your bike and leave the bustling center of Tokyo for an adventurous trip to Okutama. This charming town is surrounded by lush hills in western Tokyo, providing a…
Top Things to See and Do in Ise-Shima National Park, Japan.
Stretching along the picturesque coast of Mie Prefecture is the captivating Ise-Shima National Park. This area boasts two of Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrines: the Ise Grand Shrine and the…
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…
Visiting Yakushima: A Guide to Japan’s Ancient Cedar Forest
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…