Texan in Tochigi!
How can you not be fascinated by something called the 'Kanman-ga-Fuchi Abyss'? As our favorite Texan in Tokyo proves, Nikko has something for everyone, rain or shine!
9 Gorgeous Out-of-the-Way Spots in Kyushu
Kyushu is home to beautiful beaches, smoking volcanoes, bubbling hot springs—and a whole lot more!
Waterfall with Autumn Colors in Nikko
Enjoy the seasonal display in Tochigi Prefecture.
Top 5 Sakura-Viewing Sites in Osaka
From castles to riverbanks, Osaka has some amazing spots for viewing cherry blossoms with your friends and family. Check out these sites during your next visit!
Take a Breakneck Video Tour of Japan!
Filmed during a three-week railway journey through Japan, this stupendously edited collection of memories reminds us of what can be so fascinating about this island nation.
Gardens, Waterfalls & Onsen in Ibaraki
Ibaraki is home to Kairakuen, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, as well as Fukuroda-no-Taki waterfalls, which crash down 120 meters of terraced rock in an awe-inspiring spectacle of beauty and sound.
Day Trip to Hirayu Onsen
Follow a couple on a day trip to Hirayu Onsen in Gifu Prefecture!
3 Cool Countryside Day Trips from Tokyo
World Heritage Japanese Countryside
We all need a break from the city sometimes. Experience the other side of Japan with these three day trips to the countryside right outside Tokyo.
A Walk through Tokyo's Great Outdoors
Believe it or not, beyond the concrete jungle, Tokyo is home to a World Natural Heritage Site, where treasured natural environments still remain.
6 Incredible Spots for a Run in Japan
Japanese Countryside Tohoku Resorts
These spots in the Japanese countryside will make you want to break out your running shoes!
Test Your Knowledge of Famous Japanese Sites
Japanese Countryside Temples & Shrines
Think you've traveled enough through Japan to figure out where these landmarks are from?
All the Best Fall Color Spots in Tohoku
Check out these famous fall color spots and their nearby hot springs in each of northeastern Japan's six prefectures.
The 6 Most Beautiful Villages in Japan
Japanese Countryside Tohoku Resorts
While travelers tend to be drawn to Japan's major cities, there's much to be savored in its quiet countryside, where a different, deeper kind of beauty awaits.
4 Incredible Summer Fire Festivals
Temples & Shrines Summer Festivals
These incredible events are sure to get you fired up about summertime in Japan!
Hike the Yoro Valley
Chiba Prefecture's Yoro Valley (or Yoro Keikoku) offers rivers, waterfalls, seasonal vistas and even a black-water onsen!