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While some visitors to Okinawa never leave the main island, travelers in search of deeper relaxation frequently make their way to some...

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Between Shibuya and Shinjuku is the sprawling greenery of Yoyogi Park that dominates much of the city center. The park is home...

Capybara Onsen: The Izu Shaboten Zoo

Nestled along the scenic coastline of the Izu peninsula lies the Izu Shaboten Zoo. This Shizuoka zoo is famous for its capybara...

The Idyllic Hills of Biei: Exploring A Hidden Gem by Bike,...

Biei lies in the foothills of Mt. Tokachi, an active volcano in central Hokkaido. It has become...

Things to do in Yunomine Onsen

Yunomine Onsen in Wakayama Prefecture Japan, like other countries located in the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’, is volcanically...

Crossing the Rainbow Bridge and Diving Into an Odaiba Tour

The artificial island of Odaiba is one of the primary leisure centers in Tokyo. Originally built for defensive purposes in the mid-19th...

The Okinawa Ferry Voyage: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 14

This is the last day of our trip from Tokyo to Okinawa, but the journey doesn’t stop with the Okinawa ferry. To...

Fish and Tranquility? You’ve Never Been to Oshima!

The chances are high that you've never been to Fukuoka Prefecture's secluded island of Oshima. In fact, some residents of Fukuoka have...

Road Trippin’ through Kumamoto Prefecture

With summer creeping in and three friends staying with us, the call of the wild echoed through our stuffy, overcrowded Tokyo apartment....

Tips for Catching the Train or Bus in Tokyo

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