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Spring heralds one of the most anticipated events of the year, popular with millions of Japanese as well as tourists from all over the world. Due to the limited blooming period, cherry blossoms are...
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a dynamicpassage that passes through the Japanese Alps connecting Toyama and NaganoPrefectures.
It goes without saying that seeing Mt. Fuji at least once is a must. You can visit the iconic (and volcanic) peak on tours or even climb it overnight to watch the sunrise from...
When it comes to seeing Mt. Fuji, most foreigners automatically think of going to Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture. However, there is another place that offers a different, equally stunning angle of Mt. Fuji: West...
If you’re looking for a slice of the modern Japan experience, try staying in a capsule hotel! There are increasingly more places offering more than just a bed, with snazzy interiors, amenities and even...
In recent years, the popularity of shukubo, temple inn stays, has exploded as people search for a cultural experience deeper than the bright lights of Tokyo. The lodgings, mostly clustered in the sacred World Heritage...
Get up close and personal with animals! If you’re a fan of the cute and cuddly, Japan doesn’t disappoint. In addition to world-famous animal cafes which feature cats, owls, meerkats and even hedgehogs, there...
If you thought Tokyo Dome City just consisted of a baseball stadium like I did, then you will be pleasantly surprised like I was. Tokyo Dome City is actually a mega entertainment complex which...
Say the word “Beppu” to any Japanese person, and they will probably conjure up images of bubbling “hell” hot springs, steam billowing from sidewalks and pervasive smells of sulphur. Beppu is known as the...
Travelling from Fukuoka to Nagasaki is a simple and convenient affair, with both express trains and buses running between the two cities at regular intervals. We used the 3-Day Northern Kyushu SUNQ Pass we previously...
Kyushu is a southern island bubbling with hot springs, volcanic ranges, stunning nature and delicious food. Our first stop in our little trek across the northern part of this warm and friendly island is...
Spring is the perfect time of year for flower viewing and what better place to spend it than on a bus tour or cruise that takes you to all the flower and cherry blossom...
