NATURE

The foliage in Kamakura usually changes in mid-November to early December. Autumn has always been a special season in Japan because this is the time when the leaves of the trees change their colors. They paint Kamakura in beautiful stripes of yellow and red that attracts tourists from all over t...

Fukushima Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region, and it takes just about 1.5 hours by Shinkansen to reach from Tokyo Station. Here you can find all Japan’s beauty: wonderful landscapes (including cherry blossoms and autumn sightseeing spots), castle towns and historic sites and, of course, ...

Yokohama is the second largest city in the country of Japan and home to over 3.7 million people. A city filled with fun and excitement for the tourists and locals alike. But what makes Yokohama dazzle the most is during the hanami season. Popular attractions become more crowded than the usual wh...

Shinjuku is an entertainment hub of Tokyo and a place where fun and excitement hides in every corner. When spring arrives, the cherry blossom flowers bloom. It is the time to visit the 10 best places to see cherry blossoms in Shinjuku.

When you're done visiting Japan's usual tourist hotspots, go explorer mode in Aomori - the prefecture up north where only great surprises await.

As autumn goes by colorful red leaves change the face of Tokyo city, burning like small fires in and around the capital’s parks and gardens. So it’s a sure thing you can contemplate the beauty of Japanese autumn season in some city spots too, but what about a place truly filled just by trees and

Experience Japan’s best ski resorts whether you’re an avid skier, snowboarder or just for being in the white powdery snow.

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 give stunning views to offer all year long, but of course, springtime there are cherry blossoms!

Aside from being Tokyo’s international gateway, Narita is a city that offers charming sights and activities perfect for last minute adventures in Japan.

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 th...

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. Cherry blossoms are no exception. Find the most beautiful ch...

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. Did you know that it's so beautiful in winter? Frozen waterfalls and snowy forests will definitely one of the most magical experience ever.

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.

Plum flowers, in Japanese “Ume”, is iconic flowers to us Japanese just like cherry blossoms. In the past, when Japanese think about flowers, they imagined about plum flowers. Here I listed best places to view beautiful plum flowers in Tokyo.