Japan is home to countless lesser known attractions that are equally enchanting as the ones you often read about. If you want to get off the beaten path and explore the hidden gems on your next trip to the country, check out the places below: Noto Peninsula The Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture offers some of Japan’s most stunning views…
For travellers, one of the best things to have been invented in the last decade or so is the Google Street View feature in Google Maps and Google Earth. It lets you explore different towns and cities around the world, even without being actually there. Recently, Google Japan introduced a different version of Google Street View — one that enables…
May is a pleasant time to visit Japan. Throughout the month, the weather is generally cool and dry, and there are several events and festivities that you can check out. Here is a list of spectacles that are highly recommended to anyone travelling to Japan this time of the year: Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival – end of April to early…
Dangers Japan’s geography and geology make it prone to earthquakes, tsunami, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions. For this reason, it is essential to be aware of the safety precautions to observe while you are on your trip. Train stations, tourist information centres, hotels, and other establishments should have information readily available for visitors. You can also check the Japan Meteorological Agency…
