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10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026

10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026

A lot of things in life are a matter of perspective, and that includes when the ...

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Explore Yamagata City: Local history, nature and cuisine in northern Japan

Explore Yamagata City: Local history, nature and cuisin...

Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, the area of Yamagata Prefecture recen...

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Mangetsu-ji Temple Uki-mido

Mangetsu-ji Temple Uki-mido

Spend a quiet moment at an extraordinary temple floating above the waters of Lak...

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Private booths coming to Japan’s bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought

Private booths coming to Japan’s bullet trains even soo...

Japan is in a bit of a dormant season right now as far as travel is concerned. W...

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Harunire Terrace

Harunire Terrace

Rather than a traditional mall, Harunire Terrace feels like a small village, enc...

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Kyu-Karuizawa: A blend of nature, culture and local flavor

Kyu-Karuizawa: A blend of nature, culture and local flavor

Kyu-Karuizawa, once a key gateway between Kyoto and Edo, blends mountain scenery...

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For travelers who enjoy slow travel and beautiful views, the SL Banetsu Monogatari offers a unique rail experience

For travelers who enjoy slow travel and beautiful views...

Train travel shapes everyday life in Japan, yet some journeys are meant to be ta...

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HachiKita Highlands Ski Resort

HachiKita Highlands Ski Resort

HachiKita Ski Resort is one of Hyogo’s top winter destinations, featuring long r...

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Hijiori Onsen: A hot spring village deep in Yamagata Prefecture with healing waters and mountain views

Hijiori Onsen: A hot spring village deep in Yamagata Pr...

Hidden in a deep valley at the foot of Mount Gassan, Hijiori Onsen offers the ki...

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Kobe Luminarie

Kobe Luminarie

Experience Kobe Luminarie, Hyogo’s iconic winter light festival honoring the Gre...

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Best ski resorts near Osaka: 10 easy day trips and weekend winter getaways

Best ski resorts near Osaka: 10 easy day trips and week...

When people think of winter sports in Japan, regions such as Hokkaido, Tohoku an...

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Kyu-Karuizawa

Kyu-Karuizawa

Kyu-Karuizawa blends nature, culture and everyday local life within easy reach o...

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7 great places to see Mount Fuji from without having to climb it

7 great places to see Mount Fuji from without having to...

In addition to being Japan’s tallest and most famous mountain, Mount Fuji is als...

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Feel the beauty and serenity in Konkai Komyo-ji Temple and its majestic garden

Feel the beauty and serenity in Konkai Komyo-ji Temple ...

Konkai Komyo-ji Temple is an unmissable treasure in Kyoto. It is most famous for...

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SL Banetsu Monogatari

SL Banetsu Monogatari

For travelers who enjoy slow travel and appreciate beautiful views, the SL Banet...

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Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film

Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like st...

We love uncovering hidden travel sites around Japan that take us away from the c...