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Otaru, a pleasant harbour city near Sapporo famous for its super-fresh sushi, winter snow lantern festival, and well-preserved canal and townscape, is the perfect size to explore in a day.
Tsuchiyu Onsen is a quaint hot spring town located in Tohoku’s Fukushima Prefecture. After 2011 Tsuchiyu experienced a drop in visitors and the locals had to do something to change the fate of their beloved town. They decided to take a step into the future and do something other hot spring towns were afraid to do: they established a geothermal energy plant! Read more about this traditional hot spring and its journey to renewable energy.
With more natural geothermal sources than any other country, Japan and its hot springs or 'onsen' are much more than just a hot bath. We present to you our guide on everything you need to know about them before going, from the various different types, and the etiquette you should follow, through to how you can enjoy this Japanese delight even if you have tattoos.
JR East and JR West have announced an extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture to Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture, which officially opened on March 16, 2024. Here are a few fun things that you can do along the way!
Many parts of Japan can get very hot and humid during the summer months (June-September). Read up on our top summer survival tips to help you make the most of your summer visit to Japan.
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