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Niseko

Niseko is Hokkaido's ski capital with world-class powder, but beyond the resorts lie Mount Yōtei hikes, hidden onsen, and authentic local food.

Apr 30, 20264 min read

City Guide

Otaru

Otaru blends a snow-lit stone canal, fresh Hokkaido sushi, and hidden railway ruins. Skip the day-trip crowds with insider tips on timing and

Apr 30, 20264 min read

City Guide

Sapporo

Sapporo travel guide covering miso ramen, Odori Park, Hokkaido Shrine, and the quiet neighborhoods locals prefer. Skip the crowds with insider tips.

Apr 30, 20263 min read

Prefecture Guide

Hokkaido Prefecture

Hokkaido prefecture spans 83,000 km² of volcanic peaks, drift-ice coasts, lavender fields, and Ainu heritage. Beyond Sapporo and Niseko lies Japan's

Apr 29, 20263 min read

Region Guide

Hokkaido Region

Hokkaido is Japan's vast northern frontier — volcanic peaks, national parks, drift-ice coasts, and Ainu culture. Beyond Sapporo and Niseko lies genuine

Apr 29, 20263 min read

Prefecture Guide

Shiga Prefecture

Shiga Prefecture travel guide — sail Japan's largest lake (Biwa), tour the original Hikone Castle, and shop Shigaraki's tanuki pottery near Kyoto.

Apr 29, 20262 min read

City Guide

Osaka

Osaka travel guide: tackle takoyaki and kushikatsu in Dotonbori, climb to Osaka Castle, and ride neon-lit Shinsekai for old-school city grit.

Apr 29, 20263 min read

Prefecture Guide

Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto Prefecture travel guide — beyond Kyoto city: Uji's matcha, Amanohashidate's pine bridge, and the hidden temples of Ohara and Kurama.

Apr 29, 20262 min read

City Guide

Kyoto

Kyoto travel guide: walk Higashiyama's stone lanes, sip tea in a Gion teahouse, and find back-street temples that beat the Kiyomizu crowds.

Apr 29, 20263 min read

Region Guide

Kansai Region

Kansai region Japan brings together Kyoto's temples, Osaka's food, Nara's deer parks and Himeji's white castle — the cultural core of the country.

Apr 29, 20262 min read

Prefecture Guide

Mie Prefecture

Mie Prefecture Japan — visit the sacred Ise Shrine, watch the Ama pearl divers in Toba, and explore Iga, the legendary home of the ninja.

Apr 29, 20263 min read

City Guide

Kanazawa Travel Guide

Kanazawa travel guide: walk preserved geisha and samurai districts, taste gold-leaf ice cream and explore Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three great gardens.

Apr 28, 20264 min read