A city that truly never sleeps, Tokyo is the largest city in the world when measured by urban area and total population. The metropolitan area of Tokyo is home to nearly 40 million people and the city has been the capital of Japan since 1868. As one of the...
Nagano is the capital and the largest city in Nagano Prefecture in central Japan. The site of the 1998 Olympic Winter Games, there's an array of fun things to do in Nagano. From visiting monkey parks to charming castles, tasting soba noodles and admiring magical fireflies, there’s a lot...
A small city in Japan’s mountainous Tochigi Prefecture to the north of Tokyo, Nikko feels a world away from the hyper modern streets of the capital. Nikko is the perfect blend of small-town culture, filled with historic sites and more than its fair share of natural scenic spots. From...
Sapporo on the Japanese island of Hokkaido is a world-famous winter sports venue and accommodation often sells out early, so researching in advance and booking is definitely advisable. It is the largest city in the northern island of Japan and, indeed, the largest north of Tokyo. Sapporo is located...
A beautiful seaside town that’s just less than an hour south of Tokyo, Kamakura was once the political capital of Japan, and it is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is well known for its temples, bamboo groves and museums. Kamakura looks out across to Sagami...
After almost eight decades, Hiroshima is still synonymous with the atomic bomb that ended WWII in Asia that struck on 6 August 1945. There are reminders of that in this port city that sits on the western coast of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Today, it is a...
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20 Things To Do In Saitama
Saitama is a small prefecture that is part of the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area. Although there's plenty to do in Tokyo, if you're heading...