Sightseeing
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Rural Japan: The Japan You Actually Came Here to Find
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with visiting somewhere famous at the wrong time. You’ve seen the vermillion gates marching through cedar forest, the old machiya townhouses lining a quiet canal. Then you arrive with tour buses parked out front and a dense crowd where you have to wait for a gap in…
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5 Surreal Destinations You Have to See in Japan
Often imagined through a familiar set of images: crowded Tokyo crossings, quiet Kyoto temples, neon streets glowing after rain, and cherry blossoms drifting through spring air. But beyond those famous scenes are surreal destinations in Japan. Across Japan are landscapes so unusual they seem disconnected from ordinary geography. Entire villages exist inside volcanic craters. Hills…
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Spring in Japan: A Guide to the Best Spring Flower Festivals
From Pink Moss Fields to Baby Blue Hills and Tulip Carpets, when most travelers think of spring in Japan, cherry blossoms immediately come to mind. But beyond sakura season lies an extraordinary range of flower festivals that transform landscapes into seas of pink, blue, and every color in between. From moss phlox fields with Mount…
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Japan’s Most Underrated Cities for First-Time Visitors
For many first-time visitors, Japan travel plans begin and end with Tokyo and Kyoto. These cities are iconic for good reason—but they can also be crowded, fast-paced, and sometimes overwhelming. The truth is, Japan’s most underrated cities play just as much part in the country’s character. Across the country are cities that offer just as…
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Sightseeing in Japan: Top Destinations
Explore the breathtaking sights of Japan with our guide to the top destinations. Perfect for foreigners looking to experience Japan!