People travel to Japan for varied reasons. Some want to see old Japanese castles, temples and shrines; many are fans of the samurai, ninja or otaku culture; and others like to try as many authentic mouthwatering Japanese dishes as they can. If you belong to the group that is always on the lookout for some [...]
Tucked in the mountainous region of Gifu Prefecture, Takayama is a stunning rural city that is home to various traditional Japanese elements such as beautifully preserved feudal buildings, ancient temples and shrines, vibrant markets, and museums that tell the story of its past. Wanting to explore more of the rural side of Japan, I went [...]
Overview Fuji Rock Festival is a music festival held every year, organized by Japanese rock music events promoter Smash Japan. It began in 1997 and was held at the base of Mt. Fuji. However, starting 1999, the event has been held at the Naeba Ski Resort located in Yuzawa in Niigata. A three-day affair that [...]
Surrounded by the Hakone mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Odawara is a picturesque city in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is known for being the most convenient and accessible entry point to Hakone, which is probably one of the best Japanese towns from which to enjoy clear and beautiful views of Mt Fuji, therapeutic and relaxing hot [...]
Known as one of Japan’s most historic cities, Kanazawa has several centuries-old attractions that tourists from all over Japan and overseas flock to at all times of the year. For travellers who do not like long queues and crowds, visiting Kanazawa in the first half of December is highly recommended. I had the opportunity to [...]
If you want to do more nature and outdoorsy activities on your trip to Japan but can only allocate a day, there are many amazing hiking trails all over Japan that you can complete in a few hours or half a day. One good example is the Nakasendo Hiking Trail, which is a trail that [...]
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