Hakodate, Hokkaido
Famous for its mountain top view, but nothing much else, a side trip on the way to Sapporo is probably...
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Sapporo Snow Festival
As the largest and most famous Snow Festival in Japan, travel into Sapporo over this holiday season can get expensive...
Sapporo
The largest city in the northern island of Japan, Sapporo is mostly famous for its beer and its snow festival....
Yoyogi Park
A popular place for Japanese and expats, especially during Cherry Blossom season, Yoyogi park is usually full of a number...
Shinjuku Gyouen (Park)
Close to Shinjuku Station (and many others), Shinjuku Gyoen is a managed park popular in the Cherry Blossom and Fall...
Tokyo Parks Walk Plan
Tokyo is a great place to walk rather than catch the train. Why not enjoy the urban atmosphere while visiting...
Imperial Palace Grounds
If you come to Japan on specific days, entering the secret imperial gardens is a possibility. However, for most of...
Yasukuni Shrine
A location that is never fails to make the news, for a number of reasons, whenever a famous politician goes...
Miyajima Island
An Island off the coast of Hiroshima, accessible by ferry, is the location of Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage site....
Sashimi – Raw Fish
Next to Sushi, Sashimi is another raw fish delicacy that isn't as famous but could be considered a less carbs-intensive...