One Site, Five Islands: Booking Tokyo’s Izu Chain
Tokyo Islands Explorer, a multilingual booking platform for the Izu Islands, launched on July 9, 2026. The site combines accommodation, transportation, and island activities into a single booking.
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Fast & Furious Craze Comes to Fuji
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Exploring Hokkaido on Wheels: Large Camper Van Rentals Now Available at New Chitose
Booking a hotel and following a fixed route is not the only way to see Hokkaido.
Whittle Your Own Chopsticks at Kiyomizudera
Kyoto has never been short on things to watch being made. This summer, at Kiyomizudera, visitors can make chopsticks themselves.
For Every Ultraman . . . There's an Ultra Woman
In the classic sixties TV show Ultraman, Hiroko Sakurai played Akiko Fuji, the female lead to the super-sized superhero. In an exclusive interview marking the show's 60th anniversary, she shares her memories of the launch, the creative team, and dealing with the fame of the ground-breaking program.
A Souvenir You Finish Yourself: The Takasaki Daruma Craft Kit
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