Japan is the largest island country in East Asia and the fourth-largest island country on Earth. It is home to a cluster of over 6,000 astonishing islands of varying shapes and sizes, of which only around 400 are permanently inhabited. Of these several hundred, five major islands are the country’s main claim to fame, home… Continue Reading
11 Best Things to do in Nara, Japan
Full of incredible old temples and shrines, Nara was the first capital of Japan all the way back in the eighth century. Under the influence of Buddhism, an amazing array of beautiful buildings sprung up, while lots of wonderful artworks and books were produced. Much of Nara’s rich history and cultural heritage can still be… Continue Reading
10 Best Things to do in Kamakura, Japan
Located just an hour to the south of Tokyo in a prefecture of the same name, Kamakura is a lovely laidback coastal town with lots for visitors to see and do. Although it is now somewhat hard to imagine, the small city was once the nation’s capital, all the way back in feudal times. From… Continue Reading
10 Best Things to do in Takayama, Japan
Tucked away amongst the mountains in Central Honshu, the small city of Takayama was, until relatively recently, one of Japan’s best kept secrets. Nowadays, however, its well-preserved quarter full of Edo-era architecture and its wealth of shrines, temples, and museums attract more and more visitors every year. Renowned for its beautiful townscape, Takayama certainly does… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Hiroshima
Forever associated with the world’s first atomic-bomb attack that leveled the city on 6th August 1945, Hiroshima has bounced back remarkably since then and now looks much like any other modern Japanese city. Boasting some excellent cuisine, bustling nightlife, and the usual neon-lit streets and skyscrapers, Hiroshima lies in the west of Honshu and is… Continue Reading
12 Best Things to do in Nikko, Japan
Located around two hours to the north of Tokyo in Tochigi Prefecture, the small city of Nikko is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, and justifiably so. Tucked away among the mountains with forests all around it, Nikko is home to lots of impressive Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples; these exhibit… Continue Reading
9 Most Beautiful Regions in Japan
Located in the Pacific Ocean just off the eastern coast of mainland Asia, Japan is remarkably made up of almost 7,000 islands. The four main, and indeed, largest ones are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, which make up 97 percent of Japan’s landmass. As most of Japan consists of mountains and forests, very little of… Continue Reading
10 Best Museums in Tokyo
Stretching endlessly towards the horizon, this massive metropolis is the perfect place for you to embrace and explore Japan’s unique cultural heritage and, with some of the best museums in the country, visitors to Tokyo will love all that there is to see and do. With amazing art collections scattered about the city and numerous… Continue Reading
5 Best Day Trips in Japan
Mt Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo A trip to Japan would not be complete without catching a glimpse of the country’s icon: Mt Fuji. Standing at 3,776 meters above sea level it’s the tallest mountain in Japan. Get picked up from your hotel for a two and a half hour drive to Mt Fuji. You… Continue Reading
10 Most Beautiful National Parks in Japan
When you think of Japan it is often the gigantic megacity of Tokyo that springs to mind along with its bustling technology fueled society that is so impressive for its ingenuity and innovation. Another well-known image and indeed symbol of Japan is the iconic Mount Fuji that beautifully rises gracefully towards the heavens. Cherry blossom… Continue Reading
