Just a stone’s throw from Tokyo and Chiba, and while technically not a neighbour of Tokyo, Ibaraki Prefecture is very accessible, and makes for a wonderful day trip or even multi-day trip to explore all the amazing things that the prefecture has in it. From waterfalls to famous gardens, mountains and shrines, make sure to keep Ibaraki in mind when visiting Japan!

Wakayama Prefecture is another of the 4 prefectures that make up the Kii Peninsula of central Japan. Home to one of the most famous pilgrimage trails of the country, Wakayama is not too far from Tokyo and other large cities. Exploring the prefecture will showcase some of Japan’s most beautiful scenery, offering a side of Japan that is off the beaten path, but not to be missed.

Japan is composed of 4 main islands, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Hokkaido. Visiting and exploring them is a wonderful feat, but have you ever thought of trying to start from one end of the country and finish at the other in one go? We sat down with Oscar Boyd, who did just that, and dove into the adventure that is cycling the length of Japan.

With winter having arrived, the snow is falling all across Japan. For people who are fans of snow and winter scenery, Japan is a top destination! Let's look at a few spots across the country where you can see some amazing winterscapes.

It’s autumn, and that means it’s time to go hunting for the best foliage viewing spots around. With an abundance of spot recommendations in the Kanto and other areas of Japan, it’s high time we headed south to see what we can discover!