Cherry Blossoms

2020 Cherry Blossom Forecast

Due to a warm winter, this year's cherry blossoms are expected to open considerably earlier than in the average year.

Kiyomizudera�fs main hall reemerges after 3 years

Scaffolding on Kyoto's popular temple is disappearing after renovations

Esoteric Mount Yoshino and traditional crafts

A 2-day trip by Kintetsu Railway

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Winter Activities in Karuizawa

A family trip to the resort town of Karuizawa

Traveling with Kids

Old meets New in Shinjuku

A chic neighborhood, local dining and a great view of the city

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Work in Progress on the Olympic Waterfront City

Odaiba with six months to go

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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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Iriki to Kagoshima

Encouraging people to get off the beaten track and see all that Japan has to offer.

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Shirakami Sanchi: The best of northern Akita

3 days in the Akita Shirakami area enjoying the outdoors and local cuisine

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The Kuma Kengo Look

A day of art and architecture in Tokyo

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Eastern Hokkaido: an untouched natural paradise

If you love to explore beautiful natural landscapes, look no further

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Island Paradise in Okinawa

Local food, beach views and island hopping in the southernmost prefecture of Japan