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…
The Best Places to Visit in Nagasaki
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…
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…
Matsumoto Travel Guide: A City of History and Culture
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…
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…