Okinawa is the name for a prefecture in Japan which is also an archipelago of some 160 islands, some of which are inhabited and the vast majority of which are not. As Okinawa lies off the coast of Kyushu, it enjoys a mostly subtropical climate and is known as one of the best places to …
Nagasaki is known for being one of two cities in Japan that were hit by atomic bombs during the Second World War, and many of the main attractions in the city are linked to this difficult period in the history of the country. The atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki after the first atomic bomb …
Tokyo is a city that needs almost no introduction, having been featured in countless films, TV shows and music videos. An icon of popular culture, Tokyo is also a city that never sleeps, so you will never be short of things to do when you are in town. Tokyo is known for its modern touches …
The city of Tokushima is known for being one of the main ways that people access the eastern part of the island of Shikoku as it also has its own (small) airport. This part of Shikoku therefore makes a great entry or exit point if you are visiting the island and you can also spend …
Best known for its vibrant lifestyle, Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and the capital of Osaka prefecture. One of the largest metropolises in the world, Osaka sits at the mouth of River Yodo on Osaka Bay. Often known as “the Nation’s kitchen” for its role in rice trading in the past, the …
Takamatsu has the claim to fame of being the biggest city in all of Shikoku so for that reason alone it sees more visitors than many other parts of the island. If you plan to visit Shikoku then this can be a good place to start your journey and this is also the capital city …
If you are holidaying on the island of Shikoku in Japan then you may want to drop by one of the less well known towns in the region which is Ikata in the Ehime Prefecture. This region is known for its mountains and is also part of the wider Sadamisaki Peninsula. This means that as …
Sendai is known for being the biggest city in the Tohoku part of Honshu Island in Japan. There are around a million people living in this vibrant city which means that if you are looking for a little bit of everything in Japan then this is the place to come. When you visit Sendai you …
The town of Naruto is located in the far northeast of Tokushima on the island of Shikoku. Considering its rather remote geography however, it has made a name for itself over the years as the place to come if you want to check out the amazing natural phenomenon known as the Naruto Whirlpools. As you …
The pretty city of Kumamoto is the capital of the wider Kumamoto Prefecture and is part of the island of Kyushu. Like many cities in Japan, Kumamoto is known for having a stunning castle and is also close to the mighty Mount Aso which is a still-active volcano, which has led to the city being …