Japan is famous for its four distinct and breathtaking seasons, and many visitors to the country often consider the Japanese autumn to be the most beautiful. As temperatures dip after the scorching summer, the colors of the leaves change into vibrant shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown. This fall foliage is a magnificent sight that has inspired artists and poets for
No trip to Japan is complete without a relaxing dip in an onsen. What is an onsen? Onsen are natural hot springs, fueled by volcanic activity, as well as the resort atmosphere that has emerged around many such springs. Japan offers around 2,300 onsen to choose from, many of them included in ryokan (traditional inns).
Planning to catch the Cherry Blossoms in Korea, Japan or Taiwan this spring? Being the Instagram addicts we all are, the phrase “pics or it didn’t happen” is a line we know all too well. If you’re looking out for ways to boost your ‘insta-game’ this spring, we’ve definitely got you covered! Read on to
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Japan’s simple beauty captured in a blossoming flower As winter steps away, spring transforms Japan’s cherry blossoms into a blushing vision There is a gurgling frenzy in Sendai at the arrival of spring. Shoes no long crunch at the ice-cold snow; it has melted, slowly giving way to the verdant green grass and the profoundly
Celebrate summer in Japan’s off-beat locations The vision of cherry blossom trees soon faded in spring, but the subtle grace of Japan’s breath-taking archipelago shines best in summer. In Walk Japan, the true highlight of the season is an immersive experience of the East, with glorious strolls in some of the scenic places in the
Explore Kyushu with ultimate convenience Known as the “Land of Fires”, Kyushu is a mountainous island in the South of Japan famous for its active volcanoes and natural hot springs; all which surround the region’s rich culture. One of the best ways to explore the wonders of Kyushu is via the Japan Rail (JR) Kyushu
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Hokkaido’s Hakodate to Shikoku’s Kochi Japan’s most rewarding cities are ones you never thought to visit. Discover storied castles, glittering panoramas and delicacies you won’t find anywhere else. When you think of urban Japan, you think of Tokyo—and maybe Osaka, or perhaps even Hiroshima. Regardless of the Japanese city in question, you probably imagine a
