Nestled between the mountains and the sea, Kamakura is only 25 minutes from Yokosuka by train but 1,000 years away. Seat of the first shogunate in 1185, ancient capital, and center of Rinzai Zen,...
The roads that wind through the lush landscape of the Tsugaru Plain in Aomori Prefecture are lined with rice paddies and orderly groves of fruit trees.
Take a drive in search of autumn foliage in Gunma Prefecture, just northwest of Tokyo. The leaves are slowly turning into fiery crimson and orange hues.
There are many bucket list-worthy spots just around 1-2 hours outside Tokyo!
These are the kinds of spots where you can dip into Japan's history and culture. As they are quite easy to access, you don't have to worry about taking a detour.
What are some of the best things to do in Aomori Prefecture? Located at the northern tip of Japan's main island of Honshu, Aomori is surrounded by beautiful seas on three sides and covered in large swathes of forests.
Located in the north end of mainland of Honshu, Misawa City is home to Misawa Air Base and is a popular tourist destination with beautiful forests, beaches, lakes, museums and hot springs.
Of all Okinawa’s remote islands you can hop to, Yonaguni might not be the first on your list, but I’m here to tell you that it is definitely one you won’t want to miss.
Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Yonaguni Island.
