Autumn Colors 2019

Kyoto: Peak Color

Autumn Wonderland: Exploring Towada-Hachimantai National Park

3 days chasing northern Japan�fs most breathtaking autumn colors

Japan’s Best Winter Illuminations

A list of some of the best seasonal illuminations

Peaks of the Gods in Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park

2 days of hiking around southern Kyushu�fs volcanic wonderland

Day Trip Exploring Kanazawa

A suggested 1-day walking itinerary for Kanazawa

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Land of Volcanoes: Exploring Aso-Kuju National Park

2 days in and around one of earth�fs largest volcanic calderas

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Things to know before you depart

Find the best mode of transport for your trip

Choose the right places to stay overnight

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Inspiration for creating your own trip plan

Let somebody do the planning for you

How to avoid cultural mistakes

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Snow Destinations

Cherry Blossoms

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Meet Tokyo’s new best observation deck

A 230 meter tall skyscraper opened in the heart of Shibuya on November 1

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5 cycling tours in Toyama

Exploring the interior and coastal regions by bicycle

Tokyo Motor Show 2019

Report from the popular biennial car show held in Tokyo’s Odaiba district

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10 places to visit in the Izu Peninsula

Travel using the Izu Dream Pass and Minami Izu Free Pass

Earthquake-damaged Kumamoto Castle reopens

Parts of the inner grounds reopened 3.5 years after the earthquakes