January 14, 2020 • 28m
Asago lies deep in the mountains of Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan. In recent years it has been drawing crowds of visitors, who...Read more
January 28, 2020 • 28m
The island of Suo-Oshima lies off the coast of southeast Yamaguchi Prefecture, in western Japan. It's one of the prefecture's main...Read more
February 4, 2020 • 28m
Asuka in Nara Prefecture was the center of Japan's politics and culture for more than 100 years from the end of the 6th century. T...Read more
February 25, 2020 • 28m
Yokohama, just south of Tokyo, is a vibrant port city steeped in history. When Japan first opened its first doors to the West in t...Read more
March 9, 2020 • 28m
Mishima Town, in western Fukushima Prefecture, receives some of the heaviest snowfall in all of Japan. During the winter, when the...Read more
March 16, 2020 • 28m
The Tsugaru region lies in the west of Aomori Prefecture, far in the north of Japan's main island. It is famous for having some of...Read more
March 23, 2020 • 28m
Akita Prefecture, in northern Japan, celebrates its snowy season with many unique festivals. American illustrator Kailene experien...Read more
March 30, 2020 • 28m
Located 2,000 kilometers southwest of Tokyo, Hateruma is the southernmost inhabited island in Japan. With a population of about 50...Read more
April 13, 2020 • 28m
The Hakkoda mountain range soars in central Aomori Prefecture. It's famous for its heavy snowfall, massive "snow monster" or frost...Read more
April 21, 2020 • 28m
Located in the center of Hokkaido Prefecture, Asahikawa City is Hokkaido's second largest city. It is also one of the coldest plac...Read more
April 28, 2020 • 28m
Located in central Japan, Kaizu City in Gifu Prefecture and Kuwana City in Mie Prefecture are just downstream of the Kiso Three Ri...Read more
August 18, 2020 • 28m
Ishigaki, in Okinawa Prefecture, is a stunning, sub-tropical island that lies some 2,000 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. This past ...Read more
September 29, 2020 • 28m
Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest of the 47 prefectures of Japan in area. It puts emphasis on the promotion of architecture and ar...Read more
October 6, 2020 • 28m
Atami is a resort popular for its dramatic coastline, hot springs and proximity to Tokyo. After a period of decline, it had been m...Read more
October 13, 2020 • 28m
Otoyo Town in Kochi Prefecture is located in the center of the Shikoku Mountain Range. More than 80% of its land is covered with f...Read more
October 20, 2020 • 28m
Kamiyama, Tokushima Prefecture, is a mountain village with a population of 5,000. But despite its tranquil setting, it's home to s...Read more
October 27, 2020 • 28m
Nanmoku is a village that lies deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, which blossomed during the period of...Read more
November 3, 2020 • 28m
Itoshima, in western Fukuoka Prefecture, has been drawing attention in recent years as a popular place to relocate to from major c...Read more
November 10, 2020 • 28m
Ogawa Village in Nagano Prefecture is famous throughout Japan for its beautiful scenery. Even though it lies between 2 popular tou...Read more
November 17, 2020 • 28m
Omi-hachiman is an old castle town that flourished as a transportation hub on Lake Biwa. It retains the remnants of the olden days...Read more
November 24, 2020 • 28m
The Michinoku Coastal Trail runs along the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan, covering a distance of about 1,000 kilometers thro...Read more
December 1, 2020 • 28m
Yamanashi Prefecture has been a pioneer in winemaking in Japan since the mid-19th century when farmers began converting rice and m...Read more
December 8, 2020 • 28m
Deep in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, 100 kilometers north of Tokyo, Ashio has long been known as a mining town. Copper dep...Read more
December 15, 2020 • 28m
The Michinoku Coastal Trail stretches more than 1,000 kilometers along the Pacific coast, crossing 4 prefectures from Aomori in th...Read more
December 22, 2020 • 28m
The city of Ojiya is hidden in the mountains of central Niigata Prefecture, some 200 kilometers north of Tokyo. Because this regio...Read more
December 29, 2020 • 28m
Ibaraki Prefecture, which stretches along the Pacific Ocean, is known for its diverse nature. Along with the sea, expansive plains...Read more