Hokkaido is one of Japan’s most celebrated areas, with many locals and international visitors alike making the trip up North to explore the dramatic mountains, natural parks and tasty Hokkaido seafood cuisine.
Hiking Mount Asahidake in Hokkaido
Hokkaido is jam-packed with natural beauty at every turn, however Mount Asahidake, some of the most stunning trails in the country, is often not the first destination on a traveller’s list when arriving in the region.
A Guide to Visiting Rabbit Island in Hiroshima
When we visited Okunoshima Island, called Usagi (Rabbit) islands, I imagined the island would be full of cute fluffy bunnies. It was half-true and half-false.
Discovering Shirakami Mountains in Northern Japan
Located on the border between Akita and Aomori Prefectures in northern Japan, Shirakami Mountains are the primeval forests of the region.
5 Reasons to visit Hachijojima Island
Hachijojima Island, located 287 kilometers from Tokyo, is a sub-tropical island with jungle-like greenery and one of the major destinations for anglers.
Yakushima Jomon Cedar Arakawa Trail in Kagoshima
After the World Heritage site designation, Yakushima Island has become incredibly popular. We visited in winter with fewer crowds to explore snowy-topped mountains.
Walking the Yakushima Trails in Kagoshima
Yakushima Island’s best charm is hiking in order to see the old Yakushima Cedar.
A day trip from Tokyo: Short Hiking to Nokogiriyama in Chiba
We visited Mount Nokogiri in Chiba Prefecture to experience the world of Laputa virtually. For Hayao Miyazaki film fans, you’ll love these locations in Mount Nokogiri.
8 sights that make Iki Island so fascinating
Although I had come to Iki Island to know the origin of Japanese history, I could not neglect the beauty of nature.
How to visit Akiyoshido in Yamaguchi
The Akiyoshido Limestone Cave creates a unique viewing opportunity and adventurous experience.