Daisetsuzan National Park: Lake Shikaribetsu

Most of Daisetsuzan National park is located in northern Hokkaido but a sliver of it resides in eastern Hokkaido. That sliver is Lake Shikaribetsu. It is locate

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Studying an Online Kansai Dialect - Student Interview

Find out what it's like to study a Kansai dialect course online with Kendall!

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Five tried-and-true ways to learn Japanese

With so many ways to learn Japanese, how do you know which one will work for you? In our article, we give you our top 5 ways!

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Five tried-and-true ways to learn Japanese

With so many ways to learn Japanese, how do you know which one will work for you? In our article, we give you our top 5 ways!

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Article by Amanda Brennan

Yamadera

If you have the want to travel outside of the city, and experience something truly cleansing for your soul, then head up to Yamadera.

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Article by Elsda Li

My Hike Up Mt. Takao ⛰!

There is no better way to experience the culture and geography of Japan than to hike up one of their sacred and treasured mountains!

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Article by Kevin Hong

5 Tips and Tricks when visiting Enoshima Island

Welcome!If you have stumbled across this article, chances are you are looking for the perfect day-trip or adventure away from the bustling city of Tokyo. Enoshi

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Article by Dana Nyberg

THE IZU PENINSULA, Tokyo's Best Weekend Getaway

Typical Tokyo summers consist of disgusting heat, choking humidity, crowded subways, sweaty backs, sweaty thighs, and sweaty Ojii-sans pressed up against you on

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Article by Kathrin Kecht

Chilling Tales for Hot Nights: Ghosts in Japan

The sound of wind chimes dancing. Shaved ice in every flavor imaginable slowly succumbing to the heat. Fireworks coloring the night sky while an army of cicadas

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Trip Planner

Plan your perfect trip to Japan! Simply click the 'Add to Trip' button on any of the 20,000 sights and hotels featured on this site. With sights across all 47 Japanese Prefectures, we hope to introduce to a number of hidden gems off the beaten track.

Need a little inspiration? Be sure to check out our trip planner overview as well as the pre-made trips below!

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Rainy Day at Sunshine City

The perfect way to spend a rainy day in Tokyo is at Sunshine City located on the East side of Ikebukuro.

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The 5 Lakes of Fuji

Located in Fujigoku, Fuji's famous lakes offer breathtaking views and serve as a hub for outdoor activities. With plenty of hiking trails, camping spots and even ski slopes, this is the perfect area for those that love the outdoors!

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Day Trip to Kamakura

Kamakura is just South of Tokyo and is an easy getaway destination for anyone living in the city. With its various temples, shrines, beaches, hiking trails, and shopping streets, Kamakura allows you to fulfill a whole day of relaxation.

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Tokyo Record Stores

here's nothing quite like putting on a record. And Tokyo boasts a good number of record stores with wide range sub-genres, old and new.

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Intern Ellie's Cycle Kyoto Bike Tour

Our intern Ellie went on a trip to Kyoto and joined a cycling tour! Check out the spots she visited in this handy collection.

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Today's selected sights

Sight in Shizuoka

Rakuju-en Garden

Rakuju-en is a large Japanese garden located just south of Mishima station. The Japanese-style garden was built around Kohama Pond formed from the natural springs from Mt. Fuji.

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Sight in Shimane

Shimane Kaiyokan Aquas

Aquas is the prefectural aquarium of Shimane, located in Hamada city.

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Bistro Wine Shokudo Potee

Tapas restaurant popular with locals and serving incredibly cheap food and drinks.

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Sight in Shiga

Genkyuen Garden

Genkyuen Garden was built in 1677 and is located northeast of Hikone Castle.

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Sight in Fukushima

Urabandai Goshiki-numa Ponds

This area features 30 ponds of different sizes. All of them have a different color, which changes as the day goes by. An associated sightseeing trail takes abou

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Sight in Wakayama

Koyasan Daimon Gate

This large gateway lies at the west entrance to Mount Koya, in Japanese also known as Koya-san, and marks the entrance to its holy sanctuary.

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Sight in Tokyo

Omori Shell Mound Park

Omori Shell Mound Park commemorates the site of Japan’s first archeological dig, a Jomon period (14,000 BC to 300 BC) seaside village.

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Sight in Tokyo

Ameyoko

Ameyoko (sweet shop alley) is a lively place lined with shops and vendors along and under the train running between Ueno Station and Akihabara Station. You can

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Gonpachi

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Today's selected articles

Article by Donna Rhae

Snack Attack: Cheap Japanese Desserts and Street Food

Food is probably one of the best things about any country you visit. Food gives you the opportunity to actually taste another culture and it's something you can

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Have You Heard of the Seishun 18?

Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So...get on your way! - Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!Japan invented the shinkansen (bullet train), so it is

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Ringing in the New Year the Japanese Way

If you're lucky enough to be in Japan as one year transitions to the next, you’ll find no shortage of unique customs and traditions awaiting you. High on the li

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Article by Liz Avocado

Sushi-go-round in Tokyo

The bravest thing I tried!What a better way to taste sushi in Tokyo than by eating at a sushi-go-round restaurant. These conveyer belt sushi restaurants are po

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Article by Lynnie Lim

Detective Conan cafe - Japanese popular culture on a plate!

If you've spent more than an hour wandering the streets of Tokyo, chances are you've seen Conan somewhere - one of Japan's most beloved fictional characters, th

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Article by Katherine Hilker

Cheap, Cold, and Chilled: Seven Frozen Desserts That You Can Find at Any Lawson

Summer Break ‒ it’s the stuff of memories. Sleeping in late because there was no school to attend, going to late-night block parties with the other neighborho

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Article by Donna Rhae

Surviving a Japanese Winter

Japanese winters can seem unusually tough for westerners when they visit or decide to live in Japan. The first thing that might seem unbearable to foreigners is

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Next Level Tabehodai

Searching for a place to satisfy your Japanese food journey?Are you craving for some meat but also want some starch, grains, greens and sweets? Hanging out with

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Noodles galore at Japan's 2017 Udon Summit

If you're a foodie, Japan makes a brilliant spot for a vacation - there's so many tasty Japanese dishes to try out. Odigoer Johanna wrote about the 2017 Tokyo R

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Introducing TC Wi-Fi

Exploring Japan can be both fun and challenging, and the ability to easily get online can give you peace of mind whilst travelling. From staying connected with family and friends to looking up train times in a hurry, there’s no doubting the convenience of a portable Wi-Fi connection.

Tokyo Creative has partnered with one of Japan’s leading pocket Wi-Fi providers to offer a new convenient and affordable rental service for use across the whole of Japan.

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Today's selected Regions

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Kagoshima

Lush and tropical, Kagoshima Prefecture inhabits the southernmost part of Kyushu and includes a string of islands stretching to Taiwan. The most famous of these

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Miyagi

Miyagi is on the Pacific coast in the Tohoku Region. It’s castle-town capital, Sendai City, has a long history which you can experience in many interesting muse

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Wakayama

Koyasan (Mount Koya) is the heart and soul of Wakayama Prefecture. Koyasan is the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism, founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in the year 885

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Miyazaki

Miyazaki prefecture is on the southeastern side of Kyushu and is known for its majestic mountains and rugged coastal scenery. Surfing has grown in popularity he

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Fukui

Fukui is a small prefecture on the coast of the Sea of Japan. When you explore this beautiful area you can see gorgeous rocky coastlines and beaches, taste fres

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Ishikawa

Ishikawa prefecture is a small, thin prefecture on the western coast of the Honshu island, next to the Sea of Japan. It is closer to Tokyo than Kyoto, making it

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Niigata

Niigata prefecture has a long coastline facing the sea of Japan, because of this it was a critical port area during the Edo period in the 17th and 18th centurie

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Aichi

Aichi is the center of the Chubu region in Japan, and its capital is Nagoya. Nagoya is the fourth most populated urban area in Japan, and is home to a large aut

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Yamagata

Yamagata has been called 'hidden' Japan and is definitely not on the regular tourist routes. It is Japan's largest prefecture and you can find it along the Sea

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