Healthy Holidays | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
In a further reflection of consumers' growing inclination to choose products that are good for their health, travel packages that combine medical checkups or treatment with fun and relaxing activities are enjoying a steady growth in popularity.

Michelin in Japan | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A Japan edition of the Michelin Guides, travel books famous all over the world for their ratings of hotels and restaurants, will be published in February 2007.

Japan's Newest International Airport | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Air travel to and from Japan became a lot more convenient on February 17. This day marked the opening of Central Japan International Airport not far from the major city of Nagoya.

Subtropical Japan | Food & Travel | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Trends in Japan | Web Japan Subtropical Japan Enjoy the Island Delights of Okinawa and Ishigaki This site uses JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings. 中文 search Go to th

Discovering Japan by Train - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Many different types of trains run on Japan's complex network of tracks, from the Shinkansen (Bullet Train), which reaches a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour, to steam locomotives. In this article we're going to board some unique trains as we explore Japan.

Tokyo Bicycle Adventure - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Kids Web Japan Kids Web Japan Travel Tokyo Bicycle Adventure search Web Japan > Kids Web Japan > Travel > Tokyo Bicycle Adventure Travel Tokyo is a lot more than just Japan’s center of busin

Island Hopping by Bike - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
There are three routes across the Seto Inland Sea linking the islands of Shikoku and Honshu. One of them is a set of 10 bridges connecting six islands. This roughly 80-kilometer route is known as the Shimanami Kaido and is a great place for cycling and enjoying views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Tropical Cycling Tour - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Kids Web Japan Kids Web Japan Travel Tropical Cycling Tour search Web Japan > Kids Web Japan > Travel > Tropical Cycling Tour Travel The islands of Okinawa, located in southern Japan, enjoy

Touring Famous Ninja Villages - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Ninja are spies trained in a special kind of physical art called ninjutsu. Ninjutsu involves sneaking unnoticed into enemy camps or people's houses, disguising themselves so as to conceal their identity, using visual tricks to escape, and so on. In this section we visit villages famed for their ninja.

Exploring Kyoto on Two Wheels - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
The buildings that you see on the streets of Kyoto are reminders of the city's history as Japan's ancient capital. A bicycle tour is a great way of enjoying Kyoto's unique atmosphere. Here we suggest a cycling route for taking in some of the city's many sights.

Something Different: Hokkaido for Kids - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost island. Nature is abundant on this broad expanse of land. Hokkaido boasts many sights, including Shiretoko, a UNESCO World Heritage site; Kushiro Marsh, Japan's largest marsh; and beautiful towns that have served as locations for TV series. This article introduces the Sapporo Snow Festival, Moerenuma Park, and dogsled racing.

Charming Tateyama-Kurobe | Food & Travel | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route runs from the Japan Sea coast of Toyama Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture in central Japan. Tateyama Kurobe was rated third by foreign tourists who were asked which sites they would recommend to other visitors in a Japan National Tourist Organization survey.

Otaru, Hokkaido | Food & Travel | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Otaru is a port town on Ishikari Bay, located on the west coast of Hokkaido bordered by the Sea of Japan. It is a renowned tourist destination and in recent years has become popular among travelers from overseas.

Kumamoto, Famed for Its Castle and Caldera | Food & Travel | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Kumamoto, Famed for Its Castle and Caldera | Food & Travel | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Kumamoto, Famed for Its Castle and Caldera | Food & Travel | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Nikko, City of History and Nature | Food & Travel | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Nikko, City of History and Nature | Food & Travel | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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