Unlock Tochigi｜Three-day Tour Exploring Tochigi, Japan
Tochigi Prefecture deserves to be on every traveler’s wish list. Just two hours by train from Tokyo, it is blessed with natural beauty and a rich history.
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Uncharted Tokyo 3｜Hahajima’s Sustainable Farm: Where Tourism Meets Conservation
Taekoni Farm, the eco-tourism project I was visiting, is located on Hahajima (Mother Island), the second largest of the Ogasawara Islands, some 1,000 kilometers south of mainland Tokyo. Here, tour-guides-turned-farmers Taeko Morosawa and Toshinori Konishi teach visitors about sustainable farming and conservation through tours and hands-on experiences with local farmers such as Kazuo Orita, who had kindly offered me the mango.
Uncharted Tokyo 2｜Satologue: Revitalizing the Ome Line and Okutama
A Bucolic Retreat in Tokyo Lush, forested mountainsides, cool clean river valleys and farms are not what most people associate with the metropolis of Tokyo. But just under two hours by train from the busy streets and high-rises of Shinjuku is the Okutama area, where the lands around the local Ome train line are being revitalized, making use of vacant lots and buildings, while also rebuilding community, and passing on precious traditions.
Uncharted Tokyo 1｜Hydrangea Mountain: From a Dream to a Sustainable Natural Wonder
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All About Japan Photo and Video Contest: My Fave Japan — Winners Announcement!
From stunning landscapes to vibrant street scenes, participants captured Japan through their unique lens.
All About Japan Photo and Video Contest: My Fave Japan
Show Us Your Japan! “Fave Japan” photo and video contest. Share your unique view of Japan — its nature, cities, culture, and people. Open to everyone, from seasoned photographers to beginners.
GO WILD TOKYO 3/ A Retreat in the Natural Surroundings of Hinohara Village
Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the central area’s towering skyline and bustling streets. This is one of a series introducing parts of Tokyo known for natural wonders, spectacular landscapes, and numerous species
GO WILD TOKYO 2/ A Wilderness Experience at Hinohara Village
Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures, and its borders stretch far beyond the central area’s towering skyline and bustling streets. This is one of a series introducing parts of Tokyo known for natural wonders, spectacular landscapes, and numerous species
