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7-Day in Hokkaido Itinerary – September
Hokkaido, with its earliest fall foliage spots, is one of the best places to visit in Japan in September (early autumn). Those leaf-peeping spots are located in Daisetsuzan National Park, where famous Hokkaido brown (grizzly) bears live in the wild. If you intend to enjoy nature and wildlife in Hokkaido, […]
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JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass – Useful Guide
Getting around in Japan is very easy thanks to the country’s extensive public transit system. Japanese railways are some of the best and most advanced in the world. Since so many tourists come to the country, Japanese Railways has set up a foreigner-exclusive rail pass for the popular Kanto, Tohoku, […]
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Gion Matsuri | Visit Kyoto 2020
Often called the most famous festival in Japan, Gion Matsuri is the festival of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto that occurs over the whole month of July. There are many different events during this festival, all of them unlike anything else you’ll find in the world. This festival is considered one […]
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6 Beautiful Sunflower Fields in Japan
Flowers are something special in Japan and in the summer, there is no flower like the sunflower. While not originally native to Japan, sunflowers were introduced from North and South America and have since become an annual part of Japanese culture whenever the days start to grow longer. They have […]
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8 Best Things to Do in Sapporo in Summer
It is summer in Sapporo now! Snow is no longer visible on the top of the surrounding mountains. Trees of different kinds seem shiny as their branches are now covered with green leaves. Early blooming summer flowers can be spotted down the streets and in parks, while there are many […]
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10 Best Places to see Hydrangea in Japan
What to do in Japan in early summer? Places to visit and attractions for tourists are abundant here in Japan. If you plan on visiting Japan in June, be sure to explore some of its amazing hydrangea gardens. The rainy season (tsuyu) hits the country around this time of year. […]
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10-Day in Tokyo and Hokkaido Itinerary – December
In Japan, we always get to experience all four season. If you take a trip to Japan in early December, you will be able to experience two seasons, late autumn and early winter. How cool is that! Do you really want to see autumn leaves and have fun in the […]
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10 Best Things to do in Fukuoka in Summer
Located in Dazaifu city, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is considered the most famous attraction in Fukuoka Prefecture. The best time to visit the shrine is in early spring when thousands of plum trees of different varieties reach in full bloom. Unfortunately, this attraction is not included on the list of the […]
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7 Best Places to see Shibazakura in Japan
Every season, there are wonderful flowers blooming in Japan and festivals to go with them. While many people across the world know about the annual blooming of Japanese cherry trees, there is another pink flower that is celebrated every year in this incredible country: Shibazakura, or pink moss. Shibazakura flowers […]
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10 Best Flower Festivals around Tokyo in Spring
Flowers have long been a major feature of Japanese culture. Japan is home to some of the most beautiful spring flowers in the world, such as cherry blossoms, wisteria, tulips and shibzakura (pink moss). Flower festivals have become annual Japanese traditions, full not only of beautiful flowers but also performances, […]
