Japan

Tokyo is a large metropolis city consists of 23 special wards and 26 other cities, towns and villages. Originally a fishing village during the Edo period, Tokyo became the capital city of Japan in 1868. And while Tokyo is the…

Tourism is a major industry in Tokyo and the capital city attracts millions of visitors each year. Even though Tokyo has a reputation for being really expensive, there are options for travellers to save a bit of money especially when…

As the 6th largest city in Japan, Kobe is located on the south side of the main island of Honshu near Osaka and Kyoto. The capital city of Hyogo Prefecture is known for its busy port, culturally influenced districts, and…

Shimanami Kaido is Japan’s best bikeway and starts in Onomichi on the main island of Honshu and takes you all the way to Imabari on Shikoku Island. The entire cycle route is about 70km and connects six islands in the…

Located southwest of the main island, Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan. The mountainous island has high geothermal activities, active volcanoes and an abundance of hot springs scattered throughout the island. To visit Kyushu, the perfect itinerary must…

Kagoshima is the southernmost city on Kyushu Island in southern Japan. As the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture, the thriving port city is known for Sakurajima, an active volcano, and the gateway to many remote islands in southern Japan including…