The city of Sapporo is known for many things; one of Japan’s most beloved beers, the Sapporo Snow Festival, beautiful mountains, skiing, and ramen. Sapporo is the capital city of Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido. It was home to the 1972 Winter Olympics. It’s Japan’s 5th biggest city, with a population of around 2 million people, including a fairly large population of international residents. Sapporo’s major industries include IT, tourism, …

Gifu prefecture Gifu prefecture is located in the Chūbu region of the Honshu island, right in the center of Japan. It is one of the few landlocked prefectures, and borders many different prefectures; Shiga, Fukui, Mie, Aichi, Nagano, Toyama, and Ishikawa. In history the prefecture was a popular crossroads for transporting goods, the Nakasendō historical highway passed through the prefecture during the Edo period. The prefecture is known to …

South of Osaka on the coast of the Kii Peninsula you’ll find one of Japan’s most mystical areas, Wakayama prefecture. With a rich culture and history, and so many different Wakayama attractions, from the Kumano Kodo to Wakayama Adventure World, there is something for everyone wanting to visit Wakayama. It’s easy to get to on the JR express train from Shin-Osaka or Kyoto, or by local trains from Namba …

Camping is a popular activity in Japan, it makes sense bearing in mind how crowded the cities can get. Camping is a great way to have a bit of downtime, connect with nature, enjoy a slower pace of life, and even have a sense of adventure. With the autumn months fast approaching, these next few months might be the perfect time to get outside and go on an adventure. …