Nokogiriyama: A Break from Urban Life

Looking out over Tokyo from one of the many observation decks, it might seem like there is no end to the urban landscape. One skyscraper after another, it can seem like a long journey must be undertaken just to escape the hustle and bustle and find some greenery. Thankfully (for any nature or hiking lovers), Chiba prefecture is surprisingly easy to get to, and offers a lush green panorama very much contrasting that of downtown Tokyo.

Nature Kanto

Catherine Allen

July 27, 2016

Things To Do On Takeshita Street, Harajuku

Harajuku is an incredibly famous and popular district near central Tokyo, close to other shopping areas such as Shibuya and Shinjuku. Harajuku is home to some stylish, unique and reasonably priced stores, restaurants and jewellery shops.

Food & Drink Culture Shopping Attractions Kanto

Poppy Reid

March 3, 2015

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West of the road were a series of lakes, ponds, marshes and wetlands between you and the sea. To the east was the Iwaki River, farm villages and the southern end of the Tsugaru Mountains, the northernmost mountains of the Ou chain.

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Chinatown in Kobe: Underrated and Exciting

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Tokyo Disney Resort After Dark

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Hokkaido Jingu: Sapporo's Beautiful Shrine Experience

Thousands of visitors travel each year to visit the shrine commemorating Emperor Meiji, with beautiful picturesque sceneries surrounding the religious grounds.

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Spring Camp in Sagamihara's Wakaayu Village

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