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Sustainable Japan: Eco-Tourism Experiences to Make Lasting Memories

April 11, 2024

JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization

If you want to experience a different side of Japan than the one most tourists find, you should look outside the big cities. In lesser-known rural areas and remote islands, you can try life as a sake brewer for a few days, go canoeing and snorkeling in beautiful UNESCO areas, take part in daily life in a local village and go on a guided bike tour of a popular onsen town.

A Japan Rail Pass or a JR Regional Rail Pass?

March 20, 2024

Anna Udagawa from Japan by Rail

Japan has always been a popular destination, so it’s not really surprising that the number of people going there is already surpassing pre-Covid levels. The vast majority of tourists travel round by train – making use of the amazing rail network with the star attraction, of course, being the bullet train (shinkansen).

7 Things to do in Toyama Prefecture, at the foot of the Japanese Alps

March 20, 2024

JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization

A short shinkansen ride away from central Tokyo, Toyama Prefecture offers a beautiful mix of nature and cultural experiences. Nestled on the northern coast of Japan’s main island and looking out into Toyama Bay and the Sea of Japan, let’s look at some of the great things you can do in this prefecture!

Explore Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture

Sept. 28, 2023

Visit Hachinohe

The northernmost area of Honshu – Accessible from Tokyo in less than 3 hours by Shinkansen Bullet Train! The Hachinohe Area is made of 7 towns and villages surrounding Hachinohe City – a unique area and a warm-hearted community, full of unique opportunities for visitors. Experience pristine nature, amazing local food, and fascinating traditional culture when you explore Japan’s Northern Frontier.

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