The alluring Mount Koya, also called as Koyasan, is located in Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region – south of Osaka. The Shingon Buddhism was practiced here and many chose the town as a liberation from reality. Koyasan or Mount Koya is a significant religious destination in Kansai, it is also a popular tourist destination […]
Matsudo is a small town in Chiba where almost all the places can be reached by foot. It may not be as popular as other cities in Japan, but it has a lot of tourist destinations that are worth a visit. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places […]
When we talk about tunnels, you would imagine something dark and plain. For some underground tunnels, you might be amazed because of its magnificent rock formation and its blue clear waters to dive into. But have you ever seen a colorful and fantastical tunnel filled with flowers? In Kitakyushu City in Fukuoka, you can find Kawachi Fujien […]
Otaru is a city and port in Shiribeshi Sub-prefecture, Hokkaido, Japan, northwest of Sapporo. It is not popular outside of Japan but which is famous locally as it is the home of a fantastic arts scene which also features a glass blowing industry. Otaru has a lot of seafood staple and this means that you […]
The Forest of Totoro is a gem hidden in the mountain area of Saitama. Most popular as a hiking destination in summer, it presents itself even more beautiful in the autumn, when it’s dipped in fall colors. Officially known as Sayama Hills, Totoro’s Forest is a natural wonderland with beautiful foliage in abundance . If […]
The City of Sapporo Sapporo, being considered as one of the snowiest major cities in the world, the city boasts an array of activities not limited to snow festivities. You can enjoy your own space in many parks located in Sapporo despite having a population of around 2 million people, or you can even go […]
At the easternmost part of Hokkaido, you can find Shiretoko National Park, one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Site (Natural Site). Shiretoko National Park has a vast forest and a wide marine area. The marine area of the peninsula is considered the world’s southernmost place where drift ice generally forms. Shiretoko National Park is also considered one of Japan’s most […]
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, an independent Buddhist temple, can be found presiding over the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district, just right in the eastern part of Kyoto. The temple is one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage sites and was one of the shortlist for the New 7 Wonders of the World because of […]
Toyota City is an industrial city in the eastern part of Aichi Prefecture. Contrary to what others know, Toyota City got its name from the famous company, Toyota Motor Corporation and not the other way around. The city used to be a town named Koromo but gained the city status on March 1, 1951. It later […]
While other countries are still thinking about different ways to create something unique, Japan already did a lot of things we haven’t thought of! Their creativity is just so extraordinary that it blows our minds sometimes. Some of these things are intended but some are just naturally unique to their culture and tradition. Check out […]