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Travel Japan: See Cherry Trees with Samurai Origins at Nagano’s Ina Valley

In southern Nagano Prefecture between the Southern and Central Alps is the scenic Ina Valley.…

Day Trip from Tokyo: Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Hakone

As spring makes a grand entrance, the entire country wakes up from hibernation and is greeted…

Travel Japan: A 48-Hour Adventure in Chiba

What do you think when I say the word, Chiba? Call me presumptuous but I…

Day Trips from Tokyo: Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Kamakura

While the notion of miyabi (elegance) dominated the aesthetic values of Japan up until the…

Travel Japan: New Perspectives on Old Fukushima

For most foreigners hearing mention of Fukushima, their first thought is a clouded one. Just…

Day Trips from Tokyo: 6 Places to See Cherry Blossoms

I’ve been making a list of the best cherry blossom spots to see this year…

Travel Japan: Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Nara

According to the passages of Kojiki – one of the first written records of Japan –…

What To Do This Spring in Yokohama

Throughout the ages spring has been welcomed in Japan with joy and celebration. Since as…

4 J-Vloggers Share Their Favorite Japan Holiday Destinations

We ask four Japan-based YouTubers about their journey to become online influencers and their favorite…

Plan a Secret Sakura Staycation at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa

When sakura season rolls around, Tokyo’s top hanami spots can become a tad overwhelming. So…

Setouchi Travel Guide: Cycle Through the Seto Inland Sea Islands for Dramatic Vistas and Thriving Arts

The Seto Inland Sea, or Setouchi region, offers gorgeous nature and edgy, thought-provoking art all…

Slow Travel in Shimane Prefecture: Discover the Artistic Side of This Remote Region of Japan

A visit to Shimane Prefecture, which hugs the Sea of Japan coastline in Honshu island’s southwesterly…

Trace Edo-era Travelers’ Footsteps: A Guide to Walking Japan’s Hakone Hachiri Trail

Many years ago, Edo-era travelers making their way between the Edo region (present-day Tokyo) and…

A Walk Through Time: A Guide to Five Days on the Nakasendo Way

Japan’s diverse countryside and spectacular nature are best witnessed by pulling on a pair of…

Mystical Kirishima: A Guide to One of Southern Kyushu’s Wondrous National Parks

Twist and turn your way through the wooded, mountainous landscape around Kirishima Kinkowan National Park,…