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Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchiko

Exploring Toyama en route from Takayama to Tokyo

Riding the Takayama Line to Toyama

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2018 Autumn Color Reports

Seasonal reports from popular koyo spots across Japan

Travel along Lake Biwa, Shiga

A guide for solo female travelers

Solo Female Travel

Sapporo 2-Day Winter Trip Itinerary

Trip ideas for a quick visit to Japan's biggest winter event

Scandinavian-themed leisure complex opens

Shopping, dining and soon-to-be Moomin theme park 40 minutes from Tokyo

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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

Itinerary ideas

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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Winter Illuminations

A list of some of the best seasonal illuminations across Japan

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Sightseeing on Sacred Mount Hieizan

A day trip from Osaka to Enryakuji and the various attractions located nearby

Golfing in Hokkaido

A three-day golf trip in Hokkaido

Tsukiji Outer Market

Same location and open for business

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Japan’s New Golden Route - Part 3

The alternative way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto