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Go Away for a Day to Oshima Island

Go Away for a Day to Oshima Island

Check out this video highlight of Fukuoka's Oshima Island—and then pack your bags!

Guided Mount Fuji Climbing Tour in English

Guided Mount Fuji Climbing Tour in English

Make your way to the top of Mount Fuji with an English-speaking guide. Catch the beautiful sunrise after a vigorous hike, all without worries about the language barrier!

Shiretoko Five Lakes Walking Tour

Shiretoko Five Lakes Walking Tour

Tour around the Shiretoko Five Lakes on a 3-kilometer course. The serene path, fresh air and magnificent scenery on the edge of the Sea of Okhotsk are sure to relax you.

4 Outdoor Adventures in Gankoyama

4 Outdoor Adventures in Gankoyama

Gankoyama has recently become a mecca for outdoors adventurers and eco-tourists.

Nothing Says Love Like a Self-Harvested Pearl

Nothing Says Love Like a Self-Harvested Pearl

Pluck out your very own pearl from one of the famous pearl oysters of Mie. Then make an elegant accessory as a special souvenir of your time in Ise!

Clear Your Mind & Fill Your Stomach in Toyama

Clear Your Mind & Fill Your Stomach in Toyama

Try your hand at this Buddhist meditative activity at Oiwasan Nissekiji Temple in Toyama—then try the food!

7 More Things to Do on Rainy Days in Tokyo

7 More Things to Do on Rainy Days in Tokyo

Visiting Tokyo during the rainy season? Have your plans for the following day been cancelled due to rain? Not to worry! Check out a list of indoors activities and experiences that will make you forget the dark clouds!

Weird & Wonderful Tokyo Adventures

Weird & Wonderful Tokyo Adventures

Check out some of the best offbeat experiences available in Tokyo to see the city from a different perspective.

The New Classics: Culture Experiences in Tokyo

The New Classics: Culture Experiences in Tokyo

Traditional Japanese experiences have been receiving a revamp, with visitors and locals alike flocking to try new versions of old favorites!

2 Awesome Owl Cafés in Osaka

2 Awesome Owl Cafés in Osaka

Meet lots of different types of owls up close at Osaka's two owl cafés, where you can take pictures and pet these adorable creatures!

11-Day Sakura & Word Heritage Tour of Japan

11-Day Sakura & Word Heritage Tour of Japan

Get to know the beauty of Japan on an 11-day, all-inclusive tour with a licensed English-speaking guide!

A Tasting Tour in Tokyo for Only ¥500!

A Tasting Tour in Tokyo for Only ¥500!

Taste foods from all over Japan and experience traveling across the nation through food in only 90 minutes! Take a peek into Japan's history and culture through various unique flavors and regional styles.

3 Ninja Training Tours in Tokyo

3 Ninja Training Tours in Tokyo

There are plenty of places where you can have a ninja experience in Japan, but how about a taste of some actual ninja training?

Sample 100 Types of Sake in Tokyo!

Sample 100 Types of Sake in Tokyo!

Discover the taste of real local 'jizake' at a sake bar in Asakusa that offers over 100 different types of Japan's famous rice wine!

Okinawa & Naha Travel on a Budget

Okinawa & Naha Travel on a Budget

Check out these wallet-friendly tours and activities in Naha to enjoy Okinawa's best sights without breaking the bank.

Halal Japanese Cuisine in Tokyo

Halal Japanese Cuisine in Tokyo

Visitors who keep halal can now enjoy beautifully presented kaiseki (course meals), lovingly prepared by a chef who worked at a 3 Michelin-starred restaurant!

Make Your Own Soba in Kyoto

Make Your Own Soba in Kyoto

Hidden away in one of Kyoto's alleyways, you can learn to make your own yummy noodles from scratch—no cooking experience required!

Tokyo After Dark: Nightlife & Adventures

Tokyo After Dark: Nightlife & Adventures

Follow the bright neon lights and welcoming red lanterns to discover the best of Tokyo's nightlife. We promise you will never be bored in Japan's capital!

5 Winter Day Trips from Sapporo

5 Winter Day Trips from Sapporo

Sapporo is an ideal base from which to explore other areas of vast Hokkaido! From penguins to icebreakers, and ice sculptures to festivals, Hokkaido has so much to see and experience.

Chase Away the Winter Blues in Okinawa

Chase Away the Winter Blues in Okinawa

While better known as a summer destination, sunny Okinawa has lots to offer travelers seeking an offbeat winter vacation in the sun.

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