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.
AttractionsNatureTohoku
Dkun
May 27, 2017
First of all, Disney after the sunset gives off a completely different vibe. The normally clear paths in the park become hidden, and all you can see are the beautiful lit buildings and rides up in the sky and around you.
CultureAttractionsKanto
Jackson Lee
May 18, 2017
Here, the legend claims, a goddess, in some versions she is called an angel, came down from the heavens to bathe. She took off her celestial robe, (hagoromo) and...
AttractionsOkinawa
Annabell
May 16, 2017
Train stations are literally at the heart of every major city and town in Japan (with the exception of Okinawa)...the bigger and more elaborate the train station, the greater and more vital that area is.
AttractionsKanto
Peter Leonard
May 11, 2017
A significant number of famous anime popular across the world today, draw their primary sources of inspiration from modern day, contemporary locations right here in Japan.
AttractionsCultureAll Japan
Liam Carrigan
April 19, 2017
Toki Messe building is located centrally in the heart of Niigata City but is a wonderful convenience to be located in the estuary of Shinano River.
ShoppingAttractionsChubu
Babina Kharel
April 15, 2017
Waseda, home to Waseda University in Shinjuku-ku and only about 15 minutes from Shinjuku station, is one of my favourite areas in Tokyo. Here's my suggested day's itinerary, allowing you to enjoy Waseda's beautiful parks, bizarre architecture, peaceful temple and my hands-down favourite cafe in Tokyo.
Food & DrinkAttractionsCultureKanto
Francesca Le Lohe
April 12, 2017
If you actually want to stay in Seki-Juku for a day or two then you have the chance to really experience historic hospitality as only the Japanese can provide.
AttractionsCultureKansai
Liam Carrigan
April 10, 2017
One of the most pleasant surprises to emerge from my countryside break was to be introduced to some of Japan’s most beautiful, creative and inspiring works of traditional, hand-made art.
AttractionsCultureChugoku
Liam Carrigan
April 8, 2017
As a foreigner in Japan, one thing you will constantly be asked by Japanese people is if you’ve ever been to an onsen.
AttractionsAll Japan
Dan Collins
April 7, 2017
Tokyo’s relative distance, the language barrier and the heady mix of modern and traditional sets Japan’s capital up as an enigma to tourists. Some misconceptions are understandable, others are downright bizzare.
AttractionsKanto
Peter Leonard
March 30, 2017
The Prefecture just north of Tokyo is not only less crowded, but has more green spots that boast a great array of cherry blossom hotspots just waiting to be gazed at.
AttractionsNatureKanto
Peter Leonard
March 28, 2017
It is off the beaten path, offers uniquely local food, and can serve as a great refresher as life there is opposite to the hustle and bustle of Nagoya.
AttractionsChubu
Mark Morinishi
March 25, 2017