Top 10 Local Train Rides
Sit back, relax, and let us take you on a journey through the most scenic train rides Japan has to offer.
An Interview With the Founder of Japan-Guide
Now with over 1,000 pages dedicated to showcasing Japan, Stefan Schauwecker started japan-guide.com as a hobby after befriending Japanese classmates at an English school in Vancouver, Canada.
Our Trip to Japan: The Arrival
Designer and illustrator Carolina Puropopo shares her adventures on her first day in Tokyo.
Top 3 Cycling Routes in Japan
Change your perception of Japan by taking an unforgettable bicycle ride through some of the country's rural and picturesque areas.
Bus Down the Three-Star Road
In the snow belt between Hokuriku and Gifu's Hida Mountain Range, take a bus tour down a road lined with three-star tourist spots listed in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
The Most Bike-Friendly City in Japan
Tochigi Prefecture's Utsunomiya City hopes to become a haven for cyclists with its unique topography and climate.
Akira Fans Eat Your Heart Out
ZecOO, an electronic motorcycle company, has just come out with a smart, futuristic motorbike that will make you think you're on the set of the Akira movie.
The Japan Bus Guide
Buses are a great (and cheap!) way to get around the Japanese countryside.
