Located in the south on the island of Kyushu, Oita Prefecture is bursting with relaxation and adventure, spearheaded by the area’s powerful geothermal activity. A... Read More
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Settled in the northern tip of the main island of Honshu, the less travelled prefecture of Aomori has many hidden gems. Recognized for its natural... Read More
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Half an hour from Osaka Station on a JR commuter train leads to Kobe, a charming port city quietly overlooking Osaka Bay. Kobe is... Read More
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Mount Fuji is perhaps the most iconic landmark of Japan. For thousands of years, Mount Fuji has been regularly depicted in traditional paintings, ceramic creations,... Read More
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The Aizu region in central Fukushima is one of Japan's most scenic regions, filled with fairy-tale picturesque forests, hidden villages deep within lush green mountain... Read More
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While most regions in Japan experience unbearably hot and humid days through the peak of summer from July to September, Hokkaido sees considerably cooler temperatures... Read More
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This spontaneous road trip began with a late-night insomnia episode. Long story made short: I couldn't fall asleep on one particularly... Read More
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Nara Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of Japan, surrounded by a wealth of historical heritage sites. The prefecture borders Kyoto... Read More
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A gorgeous, secluded region nestled between the mountains, Nagano seems to be a place that a lot of people tend to overlook... Read More
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With 47 different prefectures to visit in Japan, there is almost an unlimited vein of activities and places to explore within the country.... Read More
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