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Nikko, City of History and Nature
Potpourri of Scenic Beauty and Historic Architecture
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.
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Enjoy the Island Delights of Okinawa and Ishigaki
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.
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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.
Hakuba's Majestic Snowy Peaks
Perched in the northwest of centrally located Nagano Prefecture, Hakuba is a renowned winter sports venue and is also popular among hikers and as a summertime retreat. In recent years, it has been welcoming a growing number of international visitors.
Lake Towada and Oirase Stream
Lake Towada, along with its tributary the Oirase Mountain Stream, is a famous sightseeing spot in the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan and is known for its scenic natural beauty. The beautiful blue lake, flowing river, and surrounding mountains never fail to impress.
Tourist-Friendly Hida Takayama
The town of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture is renowned for its historic townscapes. Hida Takayama's 400-year-old commercial district and Buddhist temple remain to this day. Strolling through the town's streets, visitors become swept up by the feeling they have been transported back in time.
Soy Sauce Desserts
Soy sauce is a versatile traditional condiment used in a wide range of Japanese dishes. Although it has a famously salty taste, chocolate and other sweets flavored with soy sauce have hit the market and are enjoying something of a boom.
Otaru, Hokkaido
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.
Roppongi, An Art Lover's Paradise
Roppongi is a fashionable district in Tokyo. The area draws large numbers of people, many of whom come to visit the impressive array of art galleries that have congregated there in recent years. Indeed, Roppongi has acquired a new identity as an art district.
Just What The Doctor Ordered
A new type of eatery called a "doctor's restaurant," is becoming popular in Japan. Such restaurants provide menus that have been certified by physicians from a medical standpoint.
Charming Tateyama-Kurobe
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.
Aomori Offers Culinary Treats For All Seasons
Located at the northern tip of Japan's main island of Honshu, Aomori Prefecture, which has a population of 1.44 million, is a fertile land rich in natural beauty and encompassing verdant forests and the Hakkoda mountain range. Thanks to its climate of four distinct seasons, fruits and vegetables from the region are also delicious. The farming, fishing, and mountain communities of Aomori are a treasure trove of traditional recipes and cooking methods using local ingredients.
Yokohama, A Port With an International Flavor
Home to more than 3.6 million people, Yokohama today is a city that is so open to outsiders that locals say anyone can call themselves a Hamakko (Yokohama native) if they reside in the city for three days. Entrepreneurs and intellectuals from all over Japan and cultural influences from overseas have flowed into Yokohama since it was first opened as a gateway to the outside world, a process that made the city the cosmopolitan place it is today.
