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When talking about Japanese trains, surely Japan Railways (JR) comes to mind. But did you know that JR isn't one single company, but six?

Enjoy the best of the cherry blossom viewing season with this list of the top spots to see sakura around the country.

Stay at an accommodation that once served Japanese feudal lords or one that has been around since the Edo Period!

Kyushu is where you can see some of the earliest cherry blossoms in full bloom!

Every year in January, the 800 residents of this small island pray for health and remember the nation's first emperor with a pillar of flame.

You'll feel as though you've slipped into a Ghibli film as you glide through the streets of Nagasaki in a sea of orange and red lanterns.

Take a tour through Takachiho, home to the cave where the sun goddess once hid herself away, and possibly where her grandson descended to Earth to found Japan's imperial line.

Hot springs are enjoyed in Japan year-round, but the chilly winter weather presents the perfect time to take a dip. Get ready to escape the cold at one of these four incredible outdoor onsen.