Autumn Leaves in Japan: Where and When to See the Koyo
Japan's autumn leaves, or koyo, rival the cherry blossoms. Learn what momijigari is, when the colors peak from October to…
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Meiji Shrine: Tokyo’s Peaceful Forest Sanctuary
Meiji Shrine is Tokyo's grandest Shinto sanctuary, set in a 170-acre forest planted by volunteers near Harajuku. Learn its history,…
Read ArticleShirakawago and Kanazawa: A Journey Into Old Japan
Shirakawago and Kanazawa offer a window into old Japan: a UNESCO village of thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses and a refined castle…
Read ArticleShibuya Crossing: The Pulse of Tokyo
Shibuya Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian intersection and the pulse of Tokyo. Learn what makes it iconic, the Hachiko…
Read ArticleA Day Trip to Nikko: Waterfalls, a Lake, and a Legendary Shrine
A Nikko day trip from Tokyo packs the ornate Toshogu Shrine, the 97-meter Kegon Falls, and serene Lake Chuzenji into…
Read ArticleA Guide to Tokyo’s Senso-ji Temple and Historic Asakusa
A guide to Tokyo's Senso-ji temple and historic Asakusa: the Thunder Gate, Nakamise shopping street, the main hall and pagoda,…
Read ArticleWhat Is Owakudani? Hakone’s Volcanic Valley and Famous Black Eggs
What is Owakudani? A steaming volcanic valley in Hakone reached by ropeway, famous for kuro-tamago black eggs boiled in its…
Read ArticleWhat Is the Fifth Station on Mt Fuji?
What is the Fifth Station on Mt Fuji? It is the highest point reachable by road, about 2,300 meters up,…
Read ArticleWhat to Eat on a Mt Fuji Day Tour: Japanese Foods to Try
What to eat on a Mt Fuji day tour: hearty hoto noodles, the black eggs of Owakudani, tempura, onsen manju,…
Read ArticleDo You Have to Climb Mt Fuji to Experience It?
Do you have to climb Mt Fuji to experience it? No. See the mountain from the Fifth Station, Lake Ashi,…
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