Fifteen minutes from the Okinawa mainland by ferry, the 8km long island of Kudakajima is pure paradise, where island nature embraces ancient folklore and restful living.

Taketomi Island is easily reachable from Ishigaki Island, at only ten minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port. You can reach Taketomi with one of the two ferry companies, Ishigaki Dream Tours and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry. At Ishigaki Port, you can also get package tours to make the most of your time on this beautiful island.

Enoshima is a small island off the coast of Shonan in Kanagawa. It's a popular tourist destination for locals and foreigners alike; a weekend getaway with beaches, caves and shrines. Despite the allures of visiting such a place when the sun is out, my friends and I decided it would be more of an adventure to visit it under the moonlight.

With its semi-tropical climate, warm surrounding ocean and extensive, rare and protected coral reefs, Ishigaki is probably the best location for snorkelling in the whole of Japan. Indeed, many would argue there is little else to do there, but the year-round warmth and relaxed pace the island offers makes it equally ideal for those simply seeking respite from the hubbub of city living.

Here we present 15 things you can see, do, and experience in Fukuoka.

As the largest city on the island and location of the main transport hubs for commuting between Shikoku and the mainland, Takamatsu, in Kagawa Prefecture, is the most commonly visited city on the island. What does Takamatsu have to offer the average tourist, looking to get the most out of their tour of Japan?

Situated on the adventure island of Shikoku, Kagawa is also commonly known as the “udon prefecture”. Aside from the vibrant and diverse port city of Takamatsu, there are also many outlying islands which surround this prefecture and each one has its own uniqueness and local specialties.

The exquisite, alluring, and all around wonderful city of Hiroshima that has withstood destruction to become one of the most exciting parts of Japan. Here are 15 reasons why I love about this prefecture.

Kyushu has a sub tropical climate and there is no end to the activities or the sightseeing spots, so limiting myself to just a few is definitely a challenge. But here is my top 20 for this gorgeous island.

I recently took a trip down to Kozushima, one of the many stunning islands around mainland Japan. The time I spent here will forever hold a place in my heart. It had everything I needed for a wonderful trip.

Let me convince you to visit the beautiful island for the following reasons!

Osaka, a remarkable city might at times become very noisy, crowded and the hustle and bustle can sometimes feel stifling and even a little overwhelming. Enjoy even just a few short minutes of respite from the non-stop chaos of an ever-moving city at Osaka’s best quiet spots.