If you are wondering where to go in Japan to see magnificent fall colors, then no need to think twice; head to Tohoku! Tohoku is the northern region of Japan’s main Honshu Island. It is made up of 6 prefectures, including Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, and Yamagata. Since Tohoku is located further from the […]
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I finally got to visit a place that had been on my list for ages – Saga Prefecture’s “Hidden Pottery Village,” Okawachiyama! People may be more familiar with Saga’s Arita area and Arita-yaki, but Okawachiyama is not to be overlooked! This small village is home to around 25 kilns, whose potters have passed down the
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In this article, I will introduce some of the most beautiful sights I have seen around Kyushu – some of which are easily accessible sightseeing spots, while others are special seasonal events that require a bit more planning. Compared to other parts of Japan, Kyushu is less well-known, but I’m here to show you that
Yakushima Island is a beautiful, remote island off the southern tip of Kyushu. With its subtropical climate, maze of mountain trails, mossy forests, and historic cedar trees – some thousands of years old – it’s truly a hiker and nature lover’s paradise. Fans of Studio Ghibli may also want to visit the island as one
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Even though the recent weeks have been scorching hot and what I look forward to most on weekends is relaxing in an air-conditioned room, I made it out of the house and into the summer heat to attend the 73rd Tobata Gion Oyamagasa Festival. Here’s a recap of my experience at the festival! This post
The following is an account of my travels throughout Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four major islands. This was my first time exploring the region by car, so I was excited to visit locations off the beaten path that are otherwise difficult to reach by public transportation. Up and down the mountains of Shikoku, I
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Hi Travelers! This article is all about planning a Japan road trip. I recently went on a 2-week journey around the Tohoku area of Japan. The fantastic fall colors, new car camping experience – it was an incredible time! Since a lot of planning and learning went into making the trip happen, I’ll share everything
For two weeks, I lived in a tiny car – one that had been retrofitted with lights, an external battery, and a flat sleeping space, turning it into an agile, incognito campervan. Each day of my travels, I discovered new areas in Tohoku, off-the-grid places seemingly untouched by other travelers. Outside the window, breathtaking views
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Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village is a small, remote village located in the mountains of Toyama, Japan. I call it Shirakawago’s “little cousin” since, while it too features beautiful wooden houses with pitched thatched roofs, it is much smaller and less crowded. Winter is a perfect time to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, since the pathways
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