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…
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…
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,…