One of Japan’s largest cities, Fukuoka is the administrative, economic, and cultural center of the southernmost island of Kyushu and is one of the country’s most…
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When it comes to the greatest cities in the world, you cannot do better than Tokyo. A juxtaposition of deep tradition and fast-paced, modern energy, Tokyo,…
Osaka, one of Japan’s largest cities, lies on the south coast of western Honshu at the point where the River Yodo flows into the wide sweep…
Thanks to its position opening onto the Pacific Ocean, Nagoya has developed into Japan’s busiest port. It has also long been an important manufacturing site of…
Japan’s highest volcano and most beloved mountain is a popular destination for visitors. But getting to Mount Fuji from Tokyo can be tricky and often requires…
Mount Fuji – or Fujisan in Japanese – is the highest peak in the Fuji volcanic chain in central Japan and is the country’s highest and…
The city of Nara, long celebrated as the cradle of Japanese culture, lies in central Honshu to the south of Lake Biwa. It’s an idyllic setting…
Because of its location and moderate climate, the Okinawa prefecture is Japan’s favorite beach destination. This is one place in Japan where you can find beaches…
Whether you are traveling to Osaka with the family and looking for a kid-friendly sleep or heading to Japan’s second largest city for a romantic couples…
Thanks to its extremely advanced public transport networks, Japan is a paradise for day trippers. In Japan, a two-hour high-speed rail journey covers the same ground…