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NFollow in Samurai Footsteps Through Nikko, Aizu, and Yonezawa ・ A Trip on the Samurai...Join the Japankuru team as we swing swords (and see the sights) like the samurai of old!
Kyoto Autumn Must-Sees | Rurikoin Temple & Its Magical Lacquered ReflectionsThis mountainside temple has lacquer so shiny-clean that it turns into magic mirrors!
Kyoto Autumn Must-Sees | Rengeji Temple & Its Poet's GardenThis little temple is a big spot on any autumn tour of Kyoto, or Japan's fall foliage.
Secrets of San'in | Soak Away the Stress in the Soothing Beachside Hot Springs of Kaike...Not only are these hot spring waters relaxing, but they come with a great view, too.
Secrets of San'in | Relish the Year-Round Beauty of Matsue's Yuushien GardenThis traditional Japanese garden is the perfect place to enjoy Japan's natural beauty as it changes with the seasons!
Secrets of San'in | Discover Miho Shrine's Peaceful Enclave in a Tiny Matsue HarborBeloved by fishermen and tourists alike, this little shrine is just steps from the water.
Secrets of San'in | Explore a Magical World of Flowers and Birds in the San'in City of...With begonias galore and more birds than you can even think of, this unique destination is a beautiful riot of color and sound.
Secrets of San'in | Grab a Bike, Hop on a Train, and Enjoy the Beauty of Matsue's Lake...Circling this San'in region landmark by train and bike, travelers can look forward to gorgeous views and spectacular sunsets!
Secrets of San'in | Get Hands-on in with Aizome in This Indigo-Dyed Yasugi WorkshopThe artisans at this workshop have been using aizome dye for generations, and now they're ready to teach you!
Secrets of San'in | Laugh and Dance to Yasugi's Edo-era Yasugi-bushiThese traditional Japanese performances are fun and light-hearted, and have been local favorites for centuries.
Secrets of San'in | Meet Japan's Shinto Gods at Izumo Taisha and InasanohamaIt's said that the gods of Japan gather each year in Izumo, so make sure to go and meet them while you're there!
Secrets of San'in | Hike Mossy Green Trails and Discover Spiritual Enclaves in Tachikue...The green trees on these majestic rock faces hide a world of natural beauty, with temples, Buddhas, and amazing natural scenery straight from a Ghibli movie.
Secrets of San'in | See Sacred Sunsets and Find Luck and Fortune at the Izumo's Cape of...Jutting out into the Sea of Japan, Hinomisaki is famed for sunsets and the lingering presence of Japan's Shinto gods. Check out Hinomisaki Lighthouse and Hinomisaki Shrine, too!
A Cave of Japanese Sake Wonders ・ Enter the Wartime Tunnels Used to Age Tochigi SakeDeep in the hillside of Nasu Karasuyama, racks upon racks of aged sake rest peacefully in these mysterious caves.
Five Cities in San'in ・ Traveling Shimane, Tottori, and Japan's Otherworldly RealmsAdventures at the top of green mountains and views under the blue sea, a trip to the world of the gods and a blast from the past, see it all in San'in!
Autumn Kochia in Ibaraki ・ When Fall Weather Turns the Hills into Blushing Waves of RedWhen the summer comes to an end, admiring Ibaraki's kochia bushes is a great way to enjoy the changing of the seasons in Japan.
Planes, Shrines, and Historic Houses ・ 3 Sightseeing Spots Around Sendai AirportFlying into Sendai? Find the best places to relax and explore near the airport!
Cool Down in the Sapphire Waters of Kinomata River, in Nasushiobara's Kinomata ValleyReady to escape the summer heat and dive right into the water? Nothing compares with the gem-like beauty of the Kinomata River.
Japanese Airport Automates the Boarding Process with New Facial Recognition and No ContactFace Express is a sign of the times, with machines guiding socially distanced passengers onto the plane in place of airport staff.
Onuma Park Is Like a Ghibli Backdrop, in Tochigi's Summer Getaway, NasushiobaraGreen hills, distant mountains, broad marshes, and tall trees. Onuma Park is such a beautiful slice of Japan's great outdoors, it feels like Totoro might appear at any moment.
Exploring the Peach Blossom Orchards of Ibaraki's Koga Kubo ParkTraveling to Japan in March? Too early for cherry blossoms? Then try peach blossom viewing in Ibaraki, instead!
The 3 Great Waterfalls of Japan ・ Find Rushing River Water in Japan's Great OutdoorsThree beautiful waterfalls in three beautiful parts of Japan!
Entrances at Tokyo's Busy Shinjuku Station to Undergo 26 Years of Major RenovationsThings are changing in and around Shinjuku Station, but the results are a long way off.
Japan to Begin Issuing Vaccine Passports (Vaccine Certificates) From July 26For Japanese citizens and foreign residents alike, Japan will be issuing vaccine passports for those who need to travel.