April 5th
Top Diving Sites in Japan
Diving in Japan offers the unique chance to sea tiny macro life to rays, sharks and dolphins!
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April 5th
The Gourmet Guide to Osaka: 10 Foods to Try
Cheap, delicious and around every corner.
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April 5th
Yakushima Adventures: From Ghibli Hikes to Seaside Hot Springs
Yakushima is a bucket-list destination for hikers in Japan, but even if you're not a dedicated trail-head there's lots to see.
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April 1st
By Sky or Sail: How to Get to Yakushima
Princess Mononoke’s very own forest requires little more than magic to reach—and we have the best options to consider. […]
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March 27th
SponsoredBath Hopping Through One of Japan’s Historic Hot Springs: Arima Onsen
Located just outside of Kobe, Arima Onsen is a hot spring town that’s well worth a day trip, or even better a […]
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March 27th
SponsoredA Day Trip to Otaru: Hokkaido’s Most Underrated Tourist Destination
Sapporo is a great city, and Niseko is a famed ski destination with incredible snowscapes—but there’s so much more to […]
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March 27th
SponsoredBeyond Himeji: Top Reasons to Explore Hyogo
Food, fun, and high-end designer fashion, here’s a side to Hyogo you need to get to know.
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March 27th
SponsoredGetting Cultural in Kyoto: A Crash Course
More than just signing up for a tea ceremony and slipping on a kimono.
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March 26th
A Quick Guide to Visiting Fukuoka: Lively, Yet Laid Back
A stunner of a place, mixing ancient and modern in a relatively compact area, with some of the finest ramen.
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March 24th
Journey to Jomon Sugi: Yakushima’s Oldest Tree
Follow abandoned train tracks and hike through moss-covered forests to find Yakushima’s oldest tree, Jomon Sugi, with […]
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March 24th
2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Season Forecast
Find out when's best to see sakura in all the major cities around the country.
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March 22nd
8 Cherry-Picked Cherry Blossom Spots in Osaka
Know where to go this sakura season.
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March 22nd
April 2019: Top Events Around Japan
Cherry blossoms, spring festivals and the promise of summer: April is one of the best times to be in Japan!
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March 22nd
Cherry Blossom in Kyoto: The 15 Best Sakura Spots
A range of places to embrace or avoid the spring crowds-depending on your travel preferences.
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March 21st
Kanazawa’s Best Cherry Blossom Spots
Plan a trip to Kanazawa for cherry blossom viewing at the famous Kenrokuen gardens and other stunning spots in the […]
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March 21st
Mount Yoshino: Japan’s Best Cherry Blossom Spot
Experience tens of thousands of cherry trees on this magical mountain in Nara.
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March 20th
Kyoto Accommodation Guide: Hotels, Hostels and Traditional Inns
A mega guide to Kyoto accommodation — choose from these budget-friendly hotels, hostels and ryokan (traditional Japanese […]
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March 18th
SponsoredA Double Bill of Excitement: Universal Studios Japan and Harukas 300
Strap yourself in (no, really) for a high-octane visit to Osaka, perhaps Japan’s most exciting city.
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March 17th
Matsushima Travel Guide: Zuiganji, Fukuurajima and Other Gems
A trip to Matsushima means a trip to one of the Three Great Views of Japan, plus temples, bridges, caves and islands […]
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March 12th
Sail the Ocean Blue: Traveling with the Japan Ferry Pass 21
Get your sea legs ready!
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March 6th
Where to Eat Kaga Ryori, the Regional Cuisine of Kanazawa
These local dishes are a must-try!
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March 6th
JR West Passes: Quick Guide to Types and Trips
Traveling in the western parts of Japan? One of the many JR West Passes might be the cheapest way to get around. Here's […]
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March 4th
SponsoredKinosaki Onsen: Japan’s Favorite Hot Spring Town
Discover what is perhaps Japan’s most picturesque hot spring destination, in Hyogo Prefecture.
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March 4th
A Cheapo Museum Crawl of Kanazawa
So you’ve been to the Museum of Contemporary Art, ambled round the teahouse districts and soaked up the beauty of […]