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Living a farmer’s life in Ibaraki Prefecture

Living a farmer’s life in Ibaraki Prefecture

Let’s live with farmers from the Hiroura Rural Experience Promotion Association in Ibaraki Town!
   01/04/2020 00:00
What's so special about experience tours in Ibaraki?

What's so special about experience tours in Ibaraki?

Ibaraki Prefecture is easy to reach from Haneda Airport or Narita Airport. It takes about 90 minutes to go by car from Tokyo to central Ibaraki, which is very close. Because Ibaraki Prefecture is very close to Tokyo, tourists can enjoy both the bustling urban beauty and the pristine nature of Ibaraki. They can easily combine the Golden Route and create a new journey. Please refer to the attractive places in Ibaraki below.
   06/02/2020 00:00
7 Amazing things about Japanese Culture

7 Amazing things about Japanese Culture

The Japanese are known for their expertise in various fields, and their example sets a high bar for the rest of us. From the health benefits of shinrin-yoku to the stress-relieving practice of visiting an onsen, these are seven things about Japan from which the world can learn.
   14/11/2019 15:05
The 10 most beautiful towns in Japan

The 10 most beautiful towns in Japan

For a small country, Japan plays host to some strikingly diverse landscapes, ranging from towering mountains and rolling hills to flat farmlands and palm tree-fringed beaches.
   08/11/2019 13:52
How to soak up wellness in Wakayama's onsens

How to soak up wellness in Wakayama's onsens

There’s nothing quite like bathing in the mineral-rich waters of an onsen when in Japan. For generations, people have flocked to these ancient hot springs to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit. One place in particular, Wakayama Prefecture, is a nature-lover's dream, and is an unspoilt place to try out one of the country’s best-loved pastimes.
   18/10/2019 15:08
Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing: Welcome to the world's wildest intersection

Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing: Welcome to the world's wildest intersection

Often referred to as the world's busiest crosswalk, thousands of pedestrians scramble across Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing daily.
   07/10/2019 14:50
Ranking featuring the top spots to see in Japan during September

Ranking featuring the top spots to see in Japan during September

Japan's autumn is known for the autumn tints as the leaves of various trees change colors to red in late autumn, reaching their peak between October and November.
   20/09/2019 13:50
7 must eat foods in Osaka and Kyoto

7 must eat foods in Osaka and Kyoto

When it comes to eating in Japan, the options are truly endless; from sushi to soba, we definitely were able to eat to our heart's content. Here are 7 must eat foods in Osaka and Kyoto.
   24/07/2019 09:40
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Kyoto

10 Top Tourist Attractions in Kyoto

For more than one thousand years, Kyoto served as the capital of Japan. It may not be the largest city in the nation, but it is one of the most historic.
   22/02/2019 15:45
Top 10 Spots That Will Make You Fall In Love With Osaka

Top 10 Spots That Will Make You Fall In Love With Osaka

Defying every stereotype commonly related to the Land of Rising Sun, the bright and boisterous city of Osaka beats to its own unique rhythms. Osaka’s distinctive personality is immediately apparent the moment a visitor arrives in the city.
   20/06/2018 10:02
Battle of the Capitals: Tokyo vs Hanoi

Battle of the Capitals: Tokyo vs Hanoi

The thriving metropolitan heart of Japan, Tokyo is famous for its stunning population density, technological marvels and quirky urban street fashions. Hanoi, Vietnam is a city best experienced by getting lost along cobbled back lanes filled with street vendors before taking a mad-cap scooter ride to the Old Quarter for dinner.
   22/06/2017 14:21
Best small towns to visit in your lifetime

Best small towns to visit in your lifetime

While visiting bustling cities is one way to travel, small towns can offer a more relaxed feel and a charm that can't be paralleled.
   30/05/2017 14:39
Things not to miss in Japan

Things not to miss in Japan

Anyone who’s ever eaten sushi, read manga, or sipped sake may feel they know something about this slinky archipelago of some 6800 volcanic islands. And yet, from the moment of arrival in Japan, it’s almost as if you’ve touched down on another planet.
   24/03/2017 14:12
The best places to go in spring

The best places to go in spring

Springtime is beautiful, with its big blue skies and flowers in bloom, so there may be no better time to travel. If you’re thinking about getting away, here are our editors’ picks of the best places to go in spring.
   15/02/2017 16:46
4 reasons why you should visit Japan this winter

4 reasons why you should visit Japan this winter

Japan is home to roughly 600 ski and snowboard resort and some of the world's heaviest snowfalls, making it an increasingly popular spot for winter enthusiasts.
   22/12/2016 13:40
5 Most Beautiful Castles in Japan

5 Most Beautiful Castles in Japan

Castles in Japan may not fit the Western concept of an ancient citadel, but although they look completely different than castles in Europe, they were built for much the same reasons.
   18/10/2016 13:24
The 20 most popular travel destinations in the world

The 20 most popular travel destinations in the world

Mastercard's Global Destination Cities Index just released their ranking of the most visited cities in the world. The list features the 20 "fastest-growing destination cities" over the seven-year period of 2009 to 2016.
   27/09/2016 16:30
Top 10 Places to See Autumn Leaves

Top 10 Places to See Autumn Leaves

Discovering fabulous fall foliage all over the world
   26/08/2016 14:37