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November 13, 2023
Matsumoto is having quite a moment among the foreign residents in Japan. In addition to its proximity to Tokyo and a lively mid-size town vibe, the city in Nagano Prefecture has two big-deal attractions that make it punch above its weight. Matsumoto is home to the oldes...
July 17, 2023
A lotus flower is seen at Shinobazu Pond in Tokyo's Ueno Park on Sunday morning. The flower, which usually blooms in mid-July in Tokyo, attracts hundreds of people to in the early morning hours when all the petals are open before they close later in the day. P...
May 10, 2023
Some of the best places to try Japan's hot spring, or onsen, tradition include Kai Kirishima Onsen Resort, Goso-ku-no Kutsu Onsen, and Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen.
May 10, 2023
Oita, on Japan’s southern Kyushu Island, is the center of Japanese onsen culture, with thousands of hot springs. Here’s what to do and where to stay while visiting.
October 17, 2022
Oku-Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture has already greeted the peak fall colors, attracting thousands of both day and overnight visitors. Photo taken Sunday by Burcu Basar (https://bizarrejourneys.com)
June 22, 2022
Around 70% of Japan is covered by mountains. The country is also home to 34 national parks, hosting dozens of hiking trails offering diverse scenery. In Hokkaido, you will find true wilderness, whereas central Japan, particularly Nagano, features some of the highest peaks in ...
May 3, 2022
In 1569, a port was established in Nagasaki to harbor Portuguese merchant ships, which brought not only trade but Christianity to Japan. Catholic influence grew so strong that Nagasaki was referred to as “Little Rome.” However, once Christianity was banned in 1614, the t...
April 23, 2022
Japan’s 6,852 isles are why the country is called a shima-guni, or island nation. The concept of an “island nation,” which underlines the sense of relative isolation, seems to be the go-to word to explain anything that feels uniquely Japanese and out of the n...
December 8, 2021
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