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10 recommended spots in Kusatsu to visit in Spring and Summer
Kusatsu is renowned as one of Japan’s most desirable hot spring retreats, especially during its colder peak season, when the onsen town tu...

Recommended Spots in Shingu City to Check Out Before or After Trekking the Kumano Kodo
Located at the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula, Shingu City in Wakayama Prefecture is surrounded by ab...

Get a Feel for Traditional Culture at Mikuni Minato
Mikuni Minato, a vital port town that flourished in Japan during the Edo period, is located in Mikuni-ch...

The Fascinating Japanese Tradition of Setsubun
When February is around the corner, Japan knows it's time to brace for the real winter. Fortunately ...

4 Weird Japanese Winter Festivals That You Can Participate In
There are countless religious and folk festivals being celebrated in Japan throughout the year. Among ...

Experience a Seasonal Tradition! A Guide to Tori No Ichi in Tokyo
Nothing announces the coming of the end of the year like Tori no Ichi. This fair is held two or three times e...

In-depth feature on ‘Tokorozawa Sakura Town,’ the largest pop culture hub in Japan
Looking for an outing related to Japanese anime and manga? Tokorozawa Sakura Town is a complex facility ...

See the Red Gates Lit up by Lanterns at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto
Summer in Japan is known for the many festivals and firework displays all over the country. This time we&...

Top 5 Things To Do in Stunning Utazu Town on the Seto Inland Sea
Utazu is a beautiful town located in central Kagawa Prefecture, adjacent to the Seto Inland Sea and unde...

Where the Mountains and Sea Meet in Yoshino-Kumano National Park
The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails are a World Heritage that many travelers set out to visit at least once ...

Visiting Omiya Bonsai Village
Japanese culture and art are often closely connected with nature and its representation. One of the bes...