Sapporo is the largest city on Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido. With a population of 2 million, it’s significantly smaller than Tokyo, making it the perfect destination for guests who wish for a city atmosphere without feeling too overwhelmed. With that being said, the city still has ...
Until the islands were annexed by Japan in the 19th century, they formed their own kingdom – the Ryūkyū Empire – and the cultural differences are apparent in everything from the architecture to the food. This is where you'll find Japan's best beaches, like those on theYaeyama Islandsan...
If you plan on visiting Japan in the summer,Hokkaidomight be a perfect destination to escape from the heat. It boasts amazing seafood and plenty of nature and welcomes tourists with unique experiences that can be found only at this place. The Lavender field in Furano City is one of them, ...
A female diver, called "ama" in Japan, displays a sea urchin she caught at the bottom of the sea off the coast of Shima in Mie prefecture. Antoine Boutheir | Afp | Getty Images Ise-shima is arguably the "model destination" most ready to welcome the JTA's wealthy targets. Not o...
Japan is a warm, welcoming and endlessly interesting travel destination with something for everyone. Learn about Ainu culture in the cold, snow-coated northern island of Hokkaido and discover the often forgotten Ryukyu culture in the tropical islands of Okinawa. ...
ZEKKEI Japan brings you the very best scenic destinations in Japan. From cherry blossoms and autumn leaves; to temples, hot springs, and traditional townscapes; we will introduce you to the fanastic, colorful locales of Japan from a variety of different
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The snowy town of Niseko is a popular destination for some of the best skiing in all of Japan! Niseko Annupuri and Mount Yotei are two fabulous mountain ranges that offer downhill skiing and snowboarding during the winter months.Visitors travel far and wide to glide down these mountains, ...
Address:406 Nanba-cho Matsubara-sagaru, Kawaramachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8027, Japan Read more:the ultimate travel guide to Kyoto Otaru Though the port town of Otaru is little known to international visitors, it’s a popular destination with Japanese tourists. ...
You can get to Minakami in a few hours’ time from Tokyo, but this hot spring destination feels worlds away from Japan’s high-energy capital. Nature surrounds everything here, and guests can enjoy the scenery while lounging in one of the manyrotenburo, or outdoor baths. Highly recommended...