The sweet secrets of Shizuoka
With many visitors popping by only to visit Fuji-san on a day tour, the majority of Shizuoka Prefecture is an area of Japan that is overlooked by international tourists.
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With many visitors popping by only to visit Fuji-san on a day tour, the majority of Shizuoka Prefecture is an area of Japan that is overlooked by international tourists.
So where do you go to experience Japan off the beaten path and escape the crowds of ipad-picture-taking-tourists that descend on Tokyo’s most popular districts? To Shimokitazawa, of course.
We sent freelance travel photographer and content creator Pat Kay to explore Fukushima, Gunma, and Ishikawa Prefectures. Learn about his adventures through lesser known Japan below.
We sent Aussie photographer and influencer Melissa Findley to experience the lesser known Prefectures of Japan (Fukushima, Gunma and Ishikawa). She has returned with amazing experiences to share with you!
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