Now that the colder months are you, you may want to consider visiting some of the best hot springs in Japan. Famous across the world, these locations are some of the most beautiful and healing destinations where everyone can find some peace and relaxation. Nagano Prefecture in particular is home to some world-class onsen including Nozawa Onsen and Shirahone Onsen. However, there are so many onsen resorts dotted around …

The average number of typhoons in the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020 is about 25 per year, of which 12 come close to Japan and 3 make landfall. In particular, the Kyushu region can be said to be the “path of typhoons” as 40% of all typhoons make landfall in the region, led by Kagoshima Prefecture (42 typhoons), which has had the highest number of landfalls since statistics …

Nagano Prefecture is known for its rich history and the highest longevity in Japan. Nagano Prefecture’s mascot character is “Arakuma. He is a bipedal bear wearing an apple and carrying a backpack.  The apples that Arakuma wears are a specialty of Nagano Prefecture, and the harvest of apples in Nagano Prefecture is the second largest in Japan after Aomori Prefecture, making it the prefecture’s representative fruit. Incidentally, the Arakuma …

Hokkaido is the top winter destination in Japan, home to some of the world’s best ski resorts and some of the most breathtaking snowy scenery. It may be expected, but, Hokkaido, the most wintery place in Japan, is where you can find some of the tastiest Japanese winter foods. Due to the cooler climate, a lot of the famous foods of Hokkaido are warming and hearty.