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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 oldest one of the only…
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. Photo by Burcu…
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.
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.
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)