Cities in Japan
Cities in Japan
Kyoto, Japan: The Ultimate Guide
In Kyoto, on Japan’s main island of Honshu, rich history and tradition meet stunning natural beauty in what can only be described as a harmonious tapestry. The former capital of Japan is still very much considered its cultural capital, with thousands of ancient temples and shrines, bustling geisha districts, and an exquisite food scene. In... Read More
Hokkaido
Hokkaido which is situated at the most northern part of Japan’s main islands is a popular destination both among the locals and visiting tourists, known for the ski resorts, natural hot springs, volcanoes, vast landscapes and distinctive season changes. Hokkaido is the largest prefecture in Japan and accounts for 22% of the total land area... Read More
Harajuku
Sandwiched between the twin powerhouses of Shinjuku and Shibuya lies Yoyogi Park, and the area that surrounds it, known as Harajuku. There is less to explore here than in the nearby mini-cities but it is a spot with some superb attractions to rival anywhere else in the city. History of Harajuku For such a modern and... Read More
Hiroshima
Millions of people around the world know the name Hiroshima, but not very many have had the pleasure of visiting the city itself. While not wanting to forget the terrible atrocity that took place in this area during World War Two, there is a lot more to the city than war and death. The Peace... Read More
Kobe
The city of Kobe owes its fame to its self-titled beef and the basketball star, Kobe Bryant, who was reportedly named after it. But, the real Kobe city has a rich history, with plenty of things to do, see, and eat. Kobe is a city with a distinctly international feel to it, in contrast to lots of rural... Read More
Nagasaki
Nagasaki is a remarkable city in every way. The city has the oldest foreign influence in Japan and probably the most volatile one too. This interesting and occasionally violent past is evident in the churches, the streets and of course, the Memorial Peace Park built after 1945. For centuries, Nagasaki was the first port of call for... Read More
Nara
Though first-time visitors to Japan may have never heard of Nara or considered putting it on their bucket-list, they have no doubt seen footage from this historical marvel before. The free-roaming deer of Nara beside its towering wooden temples is inevitably shown on every Japanese-based documentary and tourist program. Those wanting to (slightly) escape the... Read More
Nikko
The town of Nikko and the surrounding area known as ‘Oku-Nikko’ have plenty to offer all varieties of tourists. The prime attractions within the town itself are mostly historical and religious, while Oku-Nikko is home to some of the Tochigi region’s finest natural landscapes and vistas. Nikko is a very popular weekend destination all year-round for... Read More
Sapporo
Sapporo has long been a major attraction for tourists and it’s not all because of the island’s stunning natural landscapes and edge-of-the-world scenery and atmosphere which are known around the world. Sapporo is also known for its winter snow (it hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics and holds an annual Snow Festival) and beer (Sapporo Beer) is... Read More
Sendai
The city of Sendai in northeastern Japan had rarely been discussed in the world’s media before the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, to which Sendai was the closest city. The most powerful earthquake to ever hit the country left thousands dead, caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster and even reportedly shifted the earth on its axis between 10-25 cm.... Read More
Yokohama
While not exactly small, Yokohama has always been seen as Tokyo’s little brother purely because of its proximity to the largest city on the planet. The two cities are joined at the hip, with no real barrier between the two; Tokyo’s south-westerly suburbs eventually merge into Yokohama’s north-easterly ones. However, once you reach Yokohama’s proud... Read More