A business and cultural megacenter that’s home to tens of millions of people, Tokyo is also the crossroads where the Japanese interact with citizens from all over the world….
The sakura viewing in Hirosaki Park is famous, not only because of the spectacular light-pink blanket of blossoms that arrive every spring, but for its old Somei-Yoshino cherry tree, planted in 1882….
Take a trip to Fuji-Q Highland in central Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture for a ride on rollercoasters boasting serious speed. Meanwhile, nearby Mt. Fuji is open for climbing in the summer months….
The Yatsugatake Mountains are one of Nagano’s most popular hiking and trekking destinations. Located on the border of Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures….
Stroll down charming alleys in your cotton yukata and wooden sandals breathing in the aroma of Kusatsu Onsen, an authentic onsen town in Gunma Prefecture.
These sites range from Shiretoko National Park in the north island of Hokkaido, the centrally located temple complexes of Kyoto, Nara and Nikko, and the vibrantly colored castles….