Kochi Prefecture (pronounce as Kōchi) is located along the southwest coast of the island of Shikoku. Its capital is Kochi City, which is famous for one of Japan’s best preserved feudal castle, Kochi Castle, and Sunday Market which has been the city’s weekly tradition for over 300 years. The prefecture is largely rural area offering beautiful mountains, valleys, and beaches. Here we present 10 best

Ehime (愛媛県, Ehime-ken) prefecture is located in the northwest part of the island of Shikoku. Several smaller islands in the Seto Inland Sea also belong to the Ehime Prefecture. The prefectural capital is Matsuyama, best known for Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest onsen resorts that also served as an inspiration for the Ghibli movie Spirited Away. Ehime prefecture is also referred to as the Land of

Japan is an island country known for its beautiful landscape, with a rich variety of mountains, lakes and forest. About 70% of Japan is covered in mountains, providing great hiking options. If you are looking to escape from the busy cities and reconnect with nature, the hiking trails of Kumano Kodo are a great option for you. Kumano Kodo refers to a network of ancient pilgrimages trails situated a

What to expect for a solo camping trip in Japan? Sometimes it’s good to be away from your hectic life and relax in nature. Having alone time and letting yourself free would help you get rid of some stress or worries in your daily life. In this article, we introduce some tips for solo camping and great locations in Japan based on the popular anime called “Laid-Back Camp” What should you bring when

You might have heard of “Edo” when you were reading about Japan to prepare your trip, or when you were reading about the country and its history. Often Edo is mentioned when talking about the history of Tokyo. However, it is difficult, even for Japanese, to elaborate on the word in detail. Edo refers to a certain period of time the country’s long history, plus it is also the former name of Tokyo,

海外のゲストにはアニメ好きも多く、聖地巡りやグッズ購入をするゲストも多いですよね。 「メインの場所は行きつくしてしまった」「ちょっと古いアニメが好き」 というゲストにぜひご紹介いただきたいのが、東京都練馬区にある大泉学園です。 西武池袋線で池袋駅から準急でおよそ15分ほど、東京に住んでいる方でもあまり知名度のない場所です。 通訳案内士/通訳ガイドの方であればご存じの方もいらっしゃるかもしれませんが、練馬区は「日本のアニメ発祥の地」とも呼ばれ、電車の発車音に「銀河鉄道999」が流れています！ 今回はそんな大泉学園でのアニメツアーにいってみましょう！ なぜ「日本アニメ発祥の地」と呼ばれるのか？「大泉学園」と聞くと学園都市のイメージがわく方もいるかもしれません。 これは1933年に名称が改名される時に大学などを誘致し学園都市をつくる計画だったのですが、現在は都心に通学・通勤する人たちのベッドタウ

As everyone knows, Japan is an island country. It consists of a number of islands, and each of them has different characteristics such as the size, climate, and the population. Some of them also have a role as a home to several kinds of animals, and offer an enjoyable time for tourists with adorable animals! In recent years, a better transportation system including ferries enables more people to v

When you are visiting Japan for the first time, you may have some places in mind that you want to visit; Tokyo as the huge, modern city, Kyoto to see the many shrines and temples, and maybe Nara to meet the friendly, free-roaming deer. Or perhaps you have some other great places in mind where you can enjoy the diverse culture and nature of Japan. But what is the perfect amount of days to spend in

If you know some tips to save some money, you can actually travel cheap in Japan. You may think traveling to Japan would be very expensive, but it is more affordable than you think. Here we introduce how to travel cheap in Japan! 1. Travel season Peak seasons for Japanese travelers (which means peak hotel rates) are usually cherry blossom season from late March to early April, and autumn foliage s

Some of the famous Hollywood movies are filmed or inspired by actual locations in Japan. These movies introduce beautiful places and interesting culture of the county to the world from the futuristic and gleaming city life to the treasure islands and historical architectures. Here we listed some of the well-known movies which contains the scenes shot in Japan or inspired by Japan. 1. Lost in trans

Izu Peninsula is located in Shizuoka Prefecture and famous for its beaches, onsen and marine sports. The peninsula is a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and its mountains and highlands attracts trekkers and nature lovers. It is a popular weekend getaway since the area is well connected to Tokyo and Kanagawa by train. In addition, Mt. Fuji is located only 50 km to the north and can be spot

Japan is home to dozens of theme parks and amusement parks. A visit to a theme or amusement park is a popular activity among both Japanese as well as international tourists. In the ’80s and ’90s, during the Economic Bubble, many parks were opened across Japan. However, many were forced to close down, when the bubble burst. A number of the more popular, bigger operations remained open and are now m

Clear blue sky, festive mood for holidays and beaches ― summer is a perfect season to travel around Japan. Here we introduce beautiful nature spots, beaches, and historical sites all around Japan. Let’s decide where to go this summer from our list of the best summer destinations in Japan! 1. Miyako Island / Okinawa Miyako Island is a beautiful island that belongs to Miyako City in Okinawa prefectu

Mie Prefecture is located right in the heart of Japan, in the Chubu region. The prefecture has a 1,000 kilometers long shoreline facing the Pacific Ocean and a rich and varied natural landscape. You can go skiing in wintertime on Mount Gozaisho, hike parts of the famous UNESCO Kumano Kodo pilgrimage or have some relaxing time at the seafront beaches where subtropical plants grow in abundance. Here

コロナ禍で「オンライン〇〇」という言葉をよく耳にするようになりました。 多くの「オンライン〇〇」は、オンラインビデオ通話アプリを使って行われます。 PCやインターネット環境に慣れていない方は少しハードルが高いようにもかんじますが、１度飛び込んでみると新しい世界が広がっています。 今回は、オンラインツアーってなんだろうという方へ、イメージが湧くような記事をお届けします。 能登半島でイヤサカサー！「キリコ祭り」と絶品「能登グルメ」満喫オンラインツアーに社員が自腹で参加してみました。 ※おすすめツアーはこちらから：【釧路から生配信！】高級ブランド鮭「トキシラズ」を堪能する街歩きオンラインツアー！ 準備するものは？商品ページをみると、どうやらそれぞれの地域からの美味しいものが届く様子。 しかし、オンラインツアー？オンラインでお祭り？とイメージがあまり湧きません。 「ピンポーーン」と当日の朝に届いた

Highlights of Hyogo – 兵庫 Hyogo is located west of Osaka and Kyoto. Its capital, Kobe, is a cosmopolitan port city with Mount Rokko in the background, offering stunning panoramic views of both Kobe and Osaka. The prefecture’s top tourist destinations include famous onsen resorts Arima Onsen and Ako Onsen, Himeji Castle, Takeda Castle Ruins, and Uzushio, the world’s largest whirlpool. Other must vis