Although it is small in size, Shikoku has plenty to keep adventurers exploring, and is a brilliant way to see Japan before it became the busy hub it is today!
Long-time Japan resident and Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane picks the top 10 castles for visitors.
Poor Uwajima. It has one of only 12 castles in Japan to survive from the Edo period, and yet all people want to talk about is the porn museum attached to Taga Shrine. That’s fair enough. Japan’s sex museums […]
Osaka’s autumn leaves transform quiet corners of the busy city into seasonal treats, from temples to mountains and beyond.
Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan—from Hokkaido’s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there’s plenty of koyo to go around.
Get up close and personal at this museum dedicated to everyone's favorite disaster movie lizard.
Tohoku and Hokkaido give a real feel of rural Japan. With untouched scenery and a peaceful atmosphere, you can escape from everyday life and experience the real traditions of Japan!
A list of beautiful places for viewing beautiful Kyoto autumn leaves, plus day trip ideas to Nara, Wakayama and Shiga Prefectures.
Hike the eight-peak mountain range, take a gondola ride for scenic views, or check out some contemporary art.
Learn about kofun, ancient Japanese burial grounds, and where to see them.
For spectacular views of the Japanese Alps and Mt. Fuji, venture up the Yatsugatake mountain range.
For a window into old Japan, Kansai's neon-lit cities and lantern-lit temples are only a train ride away!
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, ONLY in JAPAN YouTube creator John Daub is organising not one but two fireworks festivals, which will be broadcast live on YouTube to viewers around the world. Dating back to as […]
Easily reached from the likes of Kyoto and Osaka, extend your trip to Hiroshima for a break from busy crowds and a step back into a more traditional Japan!
Kanto is perfect for exploring when you're based in Tokyo, with opportunities to experience the most modern and most traditional elements of the complex culture.
