Delivering comprehensive, up to date information on travel in Japan, first-hand from Japan. http://www.japan-guide.com Subtropical island in Okinawa, home to some of Japan's best beaches and snorkeling spots. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7300.html Introducing Japan's best snow resorts and how to enjoy skiing and snowboarding in Japan. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2262.html Basic information and reports from famous koyo spots across the country. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2014.html Sacred mountain in northern Japan whose volcanic landscape resembles Buddhist hell. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3727.html Intriguing combination of modern art with traditional countryside (until September 13). http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7650.html Jungle, mangrove forests and coral reefs are among Japan's lesser known attractions. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7200.html The Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route connects Honshu with Shikoku via multiple islands. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3478.html July 14 - Report from the lavender fields of Furano in central Hokkaido. http://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/090714.html A rustic hot spring resort in the forested mountains of northern Japan. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3650.html A new airport opened in Shizuoka Prefecture, filling the gap between Tokyo and Nagoya. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2434.html An abandoned island off Nagasaki used to be the most densely populated place on earth. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4414.html A popular comedian turns governor and puts Miyazaki back onto the tourist map. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e8000.html Yokohama is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of its port with an expo. http://www.japan-guide.com/event/yokohama-expo/ An introduction to the filming locations of the Oscar winning Japanese movie Departures. http://www.japan-guide.com/news/0013.html Over the coming weeks, we will present up-to-date cherry blossom forecasts and reports. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html The century's longest total solar eclipse will pass over southern Japan on July 22, 2009. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2266.html March 2009 brings a JR timetable revision and several other railway related news. http://www.japan-guide.com/news/0012.html One to two months before the cherry blossoms, plum blossoms provide a first sign of spring. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2013.html A rural town on Shikoku with a nicely preserved old town and an old fashioned kabuki theater. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5550.html Celebrate Chinese New Year (January 26, 2009) in one of Japan's three chinatowns. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2420.html This national park on Kyushu offers some of Japan's most spectacular volcanic landscapes. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4625.html Visiting Japan during New Year can be rewarding as well as frustrating. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2276.html From December 15 to January 17, tourists will not be allowed to watch the tuna auctions at Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3021.html A summary of some of the best christmas illuminations to be enjoyed in Tokyo. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2303.html Kyoto's Arashiyama district will be illuminated during Hanatoro from December 12 to 21. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3943.html Dewa Sanzan, three sacred mountains in Yamagata, are a center of mountain worship. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7900.html Tokyo has a museum for almost every interest from art and science to anime and swords. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3054.html World Heritage Site consisting of ancient shrines connected by pilgrimage routes. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4950.html The rural castle town of Gujo stands at the center of Japan's food replica industry. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5930.html The annual Earth Celebration by the Kodo taiko group is held August 22-24 on Sado Island. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7675.html Sightseeing, shopping and dining guide complete with videos, maps and coupons. http://www.japan-guide.com/tss/hiroshimapref/hiroshimapref.html Improved access thanks to the completion of the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5953.html A national park in Hokkaido will host this year's G8 Summit from July 7 to 9. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6725.html The Fukutoshin Subway Line will start operation from June 14, 2008. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2375.html Home of Japan's oldest trees and most spectacular forest landscapes. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4650.html Hot spring resort in Gunma, known for its stone stairs and iron rich thermal waters. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7475.html A flexible 4-day pass for unlimited use of JR Hokkaido trains went on sale in April 2008. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_01.html Tokyo's newest city within the city centers around the headquarters of TBS. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3043.html Active volcano near Kusatsu Onsen with beautiful crater lakes and hiking trails. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7406.html Forecast dates of blossoms opening and best viewing times for locations across Japan. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html March 2008 brings a JR timetable revision and several other railway related news. http://www.japan-guide.com/news/0011.html Taste a wide range of Niigata sake at the Niigata Sake Fair on March 15-16, 2008. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7602.html A 3-day pass for unlimited use of JR Kyushu trains in northern Kyushu went on sale in January 2008. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_05.html A guide to the festival, which is held in Sapporo from February 5 to 11. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5311.html Festivals are held to celebrate plum blossoms, the first signs of spring. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2013.html Niseko is loved for its splendid powder snow and spectacular back country. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6720.html ... is found in the Adachi Museum of Art near Matsue (top ranked since 2003). http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5806.html From March 15, 2008, automatic ticket gates in Tokyo will stop accepting Passnet, the non-rechargeable predecessor of the PASMO prepaid card. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_002.html Where to experience snow within easy reach of major Japanese cities. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2265.html See our list of popular Christmas illumination spots in Tokyo. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2303.html From December 8 to 17, 2007, Kyoto's pleasant Arashiyama district remains crowded even after sunset, as lanes are lined by lanterns, ikebana works are exhibited in the streets, and forests and temples are lit up. http://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/071208.html Award winning brewery and sake supplier of Nikko's Toshogu Shrine. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7702.html Accessed from Tokyo in under 90 minutes, the town of Yuzawa in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture offers dozens of ski resorts to chose from, as well as hot springs. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7690.html This winter, visitors to Kyoto can view cultural treasures not usually open to the public, benefit from special travel deals and enjoy various winter events. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3952.html A pleasantly old-fashioned hot spring resort in easy reach of Kyoto and Osaka, where visitors stroll about town in yukata and geta (wooden clogs), visiting the numerous public baths and nostalgic game arcades. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3525.html One of the world's top motorshows, the Tokyo Motor Show showcases cars and motorcycles along with commercial vehicles for the total motor vehicle experience. It is open to the public from October 27 to November 11. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6460.html Iwami Ginzan, a historic silver mine in the mountains of Oda City, Shimane Prefecture, was enlisted as Japan's 14th World Heritage Site earlier this year. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5850.html As of November 20, 2007, all foreigners, including foreign residents, will be fingerprinted and photographed upon entering Japan as a measure aimed at preventing terrorism. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2221.html