Come to the charming island of Shikoku! Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2012/7 Shikoku is one of Japan’s four main islands and is full of charm. Ehime prefecture, for example, which...
The vast natural beauty of the Hata area in Kochi Prefecture offers countless activities to discover Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2018/5. Surrounded by all the glories of nature—oceans, rivers, and mountains—the Hata area is full of opportunities for...
Relax both your body and soul at the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture! Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2016/1 Izu Peninsula is one of the most famous tourist sites in Japan with its hot spring baths overlooking...
The Izu Peninsula Global Geopark is your destination for land and sea fun! Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2018/5 The Izu Peninsula is a gorgeous natural wonderland surrounded by lush mountains and blue seas. Whether you’re...
Stay an extra day in Tokyo. Select your favorite activities to enjoy Japan one step deeper! Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2017/11 In Tokyo’s neighboring prefectures of Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama there are a wide variety of destinations to enjoy great...
Kumano Kodo – A Holy Hiking Experience Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2017/1 Set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty, the “Kumano Kodo” World Heritage site offers an unforgettable hiking...
Experience local history and culture in and around Narita, Chiba Prefecture Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2019/3 Narita Airport is the gateway to Japan, handling more international passenger traffic than any other airport in...
Try the unique cuisine of Ishikawa Prefecture using locally produced Kaga and Kaga Kutani vegetables Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2017/9 As well as the usual varieties of vegetables sold in supermarkets everywhere, when venturing to areas outside of...
For a Winter Delicacy, Look No Further Than the Zuwai-gani Snow Crab! Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2016/10 From the Taraba-gani king crab to the Ke-gani horsehair crab, a diverse array of crabs are served in...
Enjoy trekking in the mystic forest of Yakushima Island Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2015/2 Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, a place many Japanese people long to visit. The mystic forest of Yaku-sugi,...
Enjoy Kagoshima! Vol. 1 The Samurai Spirit Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2015/6 Kagoshima City, which is the largest city in southern Kyushu, has a temperate climate and attracts visitors with...
Head to Nagasaki and experience the place where Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch cultures meet Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2018/11 For the two hundred years or so between the 1600s and the mid-1800s, Japan practiced an isolationist...
