Sapporo is the capital of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido and Japan’s fifth largest city but back in 1857 it had a population of only seven people! If you are planning on heading to Japan’s northern island, then you will want to visit Sapporo for its mountains and impressive...
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 to Japan's busiest city and are looking for fun day trips, cities like Kawagoe, Omiya and Chichibu in Saitama are a good place to start....
It takes less than 30 minutes to reach Kobe from Osaka and a bit over that time to get there from Kyoto. Kobe is a city in Osaka Bay in central Japan, making it an excellent city to add to your Japan itinerary if you are visiting either of...
At first sight, Tokyo can be overwhelming. It is a huge modern city where skyscrapers rub shoulders with tradition and where the neon light skyline fills your world after the sun goes down. Japan’s capital and largest city has a population of 14 million while the greater metropolitan area...
Japan's strong traditions and the nation's keen sense for discovery have inspired many incredible feats of human achievement. The Land of the Rising Sun has serene temples, tranquil onsens and stunning mountains. A leading nation in automation, robotics and artificial intelligence, Japan also tops the charts when it comes to food,...
Japan offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions that attracts millions of travellers annually. One of its cities, Hiroshima, is infamous for the devastating bombing during World War II. On August 6, 1945, the United States made the historic and devastating decision to drop the first-ever nuclear...
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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...