The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Located on Awaji Island in the middle of Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park, Nijigen no Mori is a theme park with some attractions based on well …
Sengen Park is a park at the center of Noboribetsu Onsen. Water from nearby Jigokudani (Hell Valley) flows through the park and supplies a public …
Towering over the southern corner of the Sea of Japan in its dazzling white glory is the Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Shimane Prefecture. It is …
Located in the historically rich town of Izumo, not far from Izumo Taisha, Tezen Museum is a family-run gallery is one of Shimane Prefecture’s …
A longstanding kimono store with over 90 years experience fitting for daily walks and traditional ceremonies.
One of Vasara's two kimono fitting stores in Kanazawa, offering daily rentals for casual strolls and important occasions.
A popular kimono store offering day rental and special occasion wear. The shop is located inside the Tokyu department store.
The remnants of a laboratory that produced poison gas during World War II which is now a museum. One theory for the abundance of rabbits on the …
Just off the coast of Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture lies Tashirojima Cat Island, home to about a hundred people and many, many more cats. Cats …
Showcasing nine traditional Japanese crafts, this village of artisans offers visitors a chance to watch history at work, and purchase items to …
In the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, you'll find these 5m+ snow monsters—giant towers of wind-carved rime formed by snow clinging to fir …
Near the Akiu Otaki Falls and the Akiu Onsen area, Rairaikyo Gorge is an easily-accessed scenic spot featuring a 20m-high cliff walk and some …
At 55m, Akiu Otaki Falls are an impressive sight. Considered one of Japan's three best waterfalls, these falls on the outskirts of Sendai in …