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The Kanto Lantern Parade

Akita Festival Lights Up the Night Sky
Akita Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region of northern Honshu, Japan's main island. One of the highlights in the region's calendar is the Kanto Festival, a 250-year-old spectacle in which thousands of lanterns are paraded through the streets suspended from giant bamboo frames.

The Many Splendors of Amami Oshima

Explore the Island's Rich Natural Surroundings
Amami Oshima is an island lying in the southwest of the Japanese archipelago. Bounded by the Pacific to the east and the East China Sea to the west, Amami Oshima is ringed by beautiful coral reefs. The mild climate enables visitors to enjoy recreational activities including marine sports and camping.

Vegetable Innovation

From restaurants whose menus focus on specific vegetables to patisseries offering vegetable cakes and other sweet treats, innovative vegetable eating habits are entering the mainstream.

Kumamoto, Famed for Its Castle and Caldera

Kumamoto Prefecture, located on the southernmost of Japan's four main islands, Kyushu, boasts verdant natural surroundings and a rich historical heritage. Kumamoto Castle, one of the three most celebrated fortresses in the country, stands as a symbol of the prefecture.

Nikko, City of History and Nature

Nikko is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. It is famed above all for its historic temples and shrines, but the surrounding area also offers hot springs, scenic lakes, and even theme parks.

Subtropical Japan

Okinawa is a group of sun-kissed islands in the southern seas of Japan. It welcomes visitors with a lush natural environment and a culture of its own. In recent years Okinawa has become popular with foreign tourists. Thanks to its subtropical location, it enjoys a mild climate all year round.

Yufuin, the Ideal Place to Soak in a Spa

Yufuin Onsen in Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, is a popular hot spring resort that travelers consistently rank among the top such destinations in Japan. This quiet, relaxed spa town is especially popular among women.

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