The Sanriku Coast or Sanriku Kaigan stretches from southern Aomori Prefecture, through Iwate Prefecture and northern Miyagi Prefecture, along the Pacific Ocean. The 250-km-long coastline of Sanriku offers popular tourist attractions with beautiful coastal sceneries, breathtaking views, rock formations and beaches to enjoy. The northern part of Sanriku consist mainly of cliffs, while the southern h

The Japanese government has launched the Go To Travel Campaign to encourage people to travel around Japan from July 22, 2020 onwards. This is a great opportunity to travel cheaply in Japan! This campaign is not for international travelers but only for residents in Japan. So if you already live in Japan, why not go for a trip around Japan with the Go To Travel Campaign? In this article, we will exp

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,

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

Hyogo Prefecture is located in the west side of Osaka and Kyoto in the Kansai Region. Its capital, Kobe City, is a cosmopolitan port city with mountains, Chinatown, and Kobe Harborland, and is famous for Kebe beef. But not only in Kobe, there are many places to visit in Hyogo prefecture such as well-known castle, several hot spring resorts, beautiful nature spots and much more. In this article we

Shiga Prefecture is located in the Kansai Region, east of Kyoto. Its capital is Otsu. The prefecture encircles Lake Biwako, which is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. Shiga is also famous for Hikone with its feudal castle and Omihachiman with its historical townscape. But Shiga offers much more. In this article, we present the 10 best places to visit in Shiga. Other Places to Visit in Kansai H

When it comes to nature spots, Japan has a lot of beautiful greenery to offer. With over 70% over the country being covered with mountains and lush forest, there is a rich nature to be discovered! Due to the mountainous areas and large amounts of water, there is a high number of waterfalls in Japan; 517 named waterfalls according to the government. Many of these waterfalls aren’t easy to access du

Mt. Fuji is the tallest, iconic mountain in Japan. While the mountain itself is visited by a number of tourists as a trip destination, it also boasts various kinds of outdoor activities with plenty of nature around. They offer a great opportunity for everyone to have an exciting time. In this article, we will introduce outdoor activities you can do around Mt. Fuji! 1. BBQ (Happy Time in Kawaguchik

Yakushima is a beautiful island part of Kagoshima prefecture in the southern Kyushu region. About 90% of the island is covered by mountainous areas and forests, and visitors can have a memorable experience in the abundant nature. About 20% of the island is designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the 23 UNESCO sites in Japan, and parts of Yakushima appear in some scenes in the famous Ghibl

Generally, Japan can be divided into nine regions, subsequently each region consists of several prefectures. The regions are based on their geographical and historical background but do not function as administrative, independent regions. Each region has its own dialect, customs, and unique traditional culture and different regions can offer striking contrast in everything. For example, people fro