When you think of New York City, the Empire State Building might come to mind. When Japanese people think of Tokyo, not one, but two towering structures come to mind— Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree.
German beer, food and culture enthusiasts in Yokosuka, rejoice! The Yokosuka Oktoberfest in Spring is running at Verny Park from May 10 through May 19.
Hakone is a beautiful town in a mountainous region blessed with impressive views of Mt. Fuji over Lake Ashinoko.
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Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes.
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Sakura-Shinmachi in south-central Tokyo is a quiet residential area bordered by the Tamagawa River on its western edge.
Take a break and leave behind the hustle and bustle for the simple life. Mother Farm, a dude ranch in Chiba Prefecture, is where city slickers can head for a taste of the wild west.
Last season, I visited Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura City, Kanagawa. The temple has a long history and was founded in 1160, but it was allegedly just after WWll when they started to plant hydrangeas.
Where are the best onsen hot springs in Japan? I believe it is Kusatsu Onsen.
In the Kanto Plain, one of the go-to places for hiking is Mt. Takao in Hachioji City. Every year, this peak draws over three million climbers and is even in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
It's getting colder out, so it’s a great time to enjoy the onsen hot springs around Japan! I visited Kusatsu Town in Gunma Prefecture, known as one of the best hot spring resorts in the country.
Back in the old days, Okinawans commonly called westerners “Urandaa.” “Urandaa” is the Okinawan way of pronouncing “Oranda,” which means “Holland” in Japanese.
While the lovely spring continues in Aomori, the northern extreme area of mainland Japan, colza flowers are currently in full bloom about one hour away from Misawa Air Base.
Hang around long enough and you’ll notice that in Japan’s cities, the hustle and bustle often continues on into the night.
It’s springtime, probably one of the most desirable and pleasant seasons for outings in Japan. Everywhere you turn, the landscape near and far has some beautiful and bright colors to mark this refreshing time.
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