Activities Choshikei Monkey Park Anonymous On a crest at the top of a mountain, overlooking the Choshikei gorge, tourists can visit a one-of-a-kind "natural zoo" where ...
Activities Meet with a Flying Squirrel Noro Randria In the Wild Bird Forest in Nagano prefecture lives the Japanese giant flying squirrel. Come and meet up with one...after the ...
Activities Okazaki City Higashi Park and Zoo Justin Dart Higashi Park and Zoo is a conveniently located downtown municipal facility featuring a play equipment, petting zoo, elephants...
Transportation Bullet Train Guide to East Japan Vicky Amin Plan your trip to eastern Japan's top destinations with East Japan Shinkansen lines.
Accommodation Ine Boathouse Ryokan Bonson Lam At Ine there are surprises and delights in every season. In winter the mountains are blanketed by snow, and you are rewarded ...
Activities 9 Virtual Tours for Enjoying Japan Serena Ogawa Social distancing got you down? Maybe it's time for a virtual tour or a live feed of Japan to pick you up!
Accommodation Staying at Ryokan Biyu no Yado Adeline Ong Staying in a Japanese-style hotel, or ryokan, is a unique and fun experience. If you want to try staying in a ryokan, try Ryo...
Transportation Niigata and Nagano with the JR EAST PASS Serena Ogawa JR EAST takes you through sakura, snow, and springs
Guide to Japanese Hot Springs Edward Yagisawa Learn about the different types of Japanese baths, the health benefits, how to enjoy bathing in an onsen, and the manners and...
Planning Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as cha...