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Mountain hiking trail looks as congested as any Tokyo-area expressway.
History buffs, nature fans, and Japanese culture enthusiasts will want to check out this island in the Sea of Japan.
On-camera reactions range from “yabai” to “seriously yabai.”
Kyoto has a heartbreaking message for visitors who carve graffiti on trees in the famous grove.
The care and patience given to the little duck family in the middle of downtown Tokyo is warming hearts around the country.
The often-overlooked Doto region of Japan’s northern island is off the beaten path, but should be on your itinerary.
Chichibugahama Beach looks like a Makoto Shinkai anime come to life, and is well worth a detour off the beaten travel path.
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With sakura season done in the Tokyo area, it’s time to switch from pink to blue and the 4.5 million Nemophila flowers of this amazing park.
Japanese proverb sternly reminds social media users about an often forgotten way in which cherry blossom trees are extremely delicate.
Tokyo college kid is ahead of the merchandising curve as he goes beyond itasha to show his love for this season’s hit camping anime.
Sakura season is coming to Japan much earlier than usual this year, and here’s when to expect them to be their most beautiful.
The new building is a feat of environmentally conscious engineering that will stand taller than Tokyo Tower.
Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture is the scene of a curious natural phenomenon which results in ridges of ice erupting out of the frozen surface. Read More
Sakura speculation map and dates for each prefecture in Japan released by Japan Weather Association.
Voldemort, Donald Trump, and Johnny Depp are just some of the famous faces you’ll find at this one-of-a-kind museum.
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