NATURE

The northernmost prefecture in Japan’s main island Honshu, Aomori in Tohoku Region is a destination worth seeking out if you’re one to enjoy the beauty of nature. Its magnificent nature scapes include the Hakkoda Mountains, Mutsu Bay, and Lake Towada. It has stunning views to offer all year long...

Mostly known for being the site of Tokyo’s main international airport, Narita is a city that should merit more attention for its own share of attractions. It boasts of nature, culture, food, and interesting activities – perfect for last minute meanderings while waiting for your flight home or ki...

This city up north is no stranger to natural beauty. Nicknamed as the City of Trees, Sendai is an urban center that boasts of numerous tree-lined avenues, shrines, and parks. Come spring time, like the rest of Japan, it awaits that brief time period when pink cherry blossoms (sakura) take over t...

Kamakura is a beautiful coastal town located less than an hour away in the southern part of Tokyo. Wear your hiking shoes and head towards the best hiking courses in Kamakura.

Occupying the northeastern section of Japan’s main island Honshu, Tohoku region is without a doubt one of the most picturesque areas in the country. It is known for its remote landscapes, nostalgic castle towns, and rural way of living. Needless to say, all these are made more dreamy in spring w...

Nikko is well known for its scenic beauty surrounded by natural attractions such as mountains, marshlands, and lakes. It is also famous for the ornate and multicolored carvings on Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the World Heritage site. Nikko Toshogu Shrine serves as the final resting place of Shogun Toku...

Oirase Gorge is a famous picturesque spot for every visitor to Aomori Prefecture. Oirase Gorge gets the largest number of visitors in autumn when the leaves get colored, but the beauty of winter is unbelievably magical. Frozen waterfalls and snowy forests will definitely one of the most magical ...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For a brief time, the city is bathed in hues of pink as locals and tourists alike come out in droves to witness Mother Nature showing off. Why Sakura season is highly anticipated in Japan needs no explanation. A more relevant question to ask, however, is...

Go for more than just a day trip to Hakone and fill your itinerary with these 10 best sightseeing visits and other interesting activities.

The weather got warmer a little bit, and we started seeing plum flowers on streets in Tokyo! Plum flowers, in Japanese “Ume”, is iconic flowers to us Japanese like cherry blossoms. In the past, when Japanese think about flowers, they imagined about plum flowers. Plum flowers often appear in old ...

To explore Nikko is to discover beauty. Have this mountain town enchant you with its gorgeous scenery, intriguing heritage sites, and cultural experiences.

Walking the streets of Harajuku gives you a sense of adventure. It’s a place where you can find surprises in every corner. An amazing place where you can dine, shop, play and explore the unique culture that can only be found in Japan. Harajuku is a haven for teenagers and you’ll often see them i...

Tokyo may be notorious for being a dense urban concrete jungle, but good thing it has more than enough pockets of green to make city life more breathable. Scattered around the metro are scenic Japanese gardens of various scales, where anyone looking to find a piece of quiet can surely enjoy a re...

Ginza is not only the center of high-end shopping, but it is also where the latest trends from the world over converge with timeless traditions. To make sure that you arrive at this experience when traveling to Ginza, here’s a guide on what to do and what to check out in the area.