Top 10 Readers’ Photos In Japan: January 2020
Welcome to 2020It seems like it was only yesterday that it was announced Japan would host the 2020 Olympics. Every month, we select our favorite travel images from readers. Tag your photo o…
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Where to Find Godzilla in Japan
This is the equivalent to Jesus appearing in toast—whether it actually looks like him is solely in the eye of the beholder. There are too many rocks that look like Godzilla in Japan to count.…
5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Hokkaido
Hokkaido Dairy and RamenThe monopoly on cows in Japan has created a heavenly aura around Hokkaido’s dairy industry. One of the more exciting uses of Hokkaido’s dairy is the signature ramen dish,…
Top 10 Readers’ Photos In Japan: November 2019
You really autumn know...November in Japan is about one thing: the colorful spread the changing autumn leaves brings. Our readers really embraced this wonderfully-colorful season this year.…
Top 15 Hot Spring Destinations for Winter in Japan
Yubara Onsen was created to treat a beloved concubine of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a great Japanese general and samurai. Today, it lies in a natural, remote setting in the shadow of a massive dam.…
Top 10 Japan Travel Destinations for 2020
Historical. Cities around Japan are pushing to become more foreigner-friendly with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics fast approaching. With that, international flights to regional airports are o…
Top 10 Foreigner-Friendly Bars and Clubs in Sapporo
A trip to the Sapporo Beer Museum will take you through the history of this widely-loved beer brand. Keep the beers coming and hop over to the Sapporo Beer Garden next door for all you can …
5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Aichi
While the locals sustain themselves on more than this juicy fried chicken alone, tourists can definitely do so during their stay. Unlike other fried chicken in Japan, tebasaki is not deboned mea…
Kumano Sanzan (Three Grand Shrines of Kumano)
Kumano Sanzan is a trio of revered Shinto shrines situated in the Kumano region of southern Japan. Pilgrims have traveled between the three—Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and Kuman…
The Best Spots to See Autumn Leaves in Kyushu
Don’t worry though, autumn in Kyushu is the real deal and it’s equally as spectacular as the more well-known northern areas. Peak season: Mid to late NovemberShimabara, Nagasaki - MapS…