Autumn Colors 2019

Daisetsuzan: Peak Color

Tokyo to Kyoto via Hakone

A three day trip between three breathtaking tourist meccas

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2019 Rugby World Cup

Held in Japan from September 20 to November 2

Getting away to Mount Takao

Escaping the hustle and bustle of Tokyo with a day trip to Mount Takao

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New rules for oversized luggage on the shinkansen

Reservations and fees required on some lines from May 2020

Exploring central Kyoto on foot and in the kitchen

Discovering local gems, cooking with local foods and staying at an apartment hotel

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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

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How to avoid cultural mistakes

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Snow Destinations

Cherry Blossoms

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Chotto Zeitaku Japan

A surfer’s paradise in Ichinomiya

Olympic surfing venue in the Boso Peninsula

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Three cultural routes in Kyushu

Uncovering local culture, natural beauty and history in Oita Prefecture

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Travel outdoors in Nagano

Easy hikes in Togakushi and Kamikochi

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An overnight escape on Tokyo�fs Mount Mitake

Getting away to a beautiful mountain on central Tokyo�fs doorstep

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3 Day Road Trip Across Kyushu

Volcano and onsen-filled trip from Beppu to Kumamoto.