Takayama, or as it’s often referred to – Hida-Takayama (as there are other places named Takayama as well) is a city located in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, in the mountainous Hida region. While...
Category: Short Trips
Mt. Fuji is clearly one of Japan's most formidable features. If you go anywhere within 80 miles of it, you just can't miss it. Its 12,000 ft. summit offers breathtaking views of the country and...
The Islands And Regions Of Japan: Which Island IS Tokyo On?!
Given the fact that Japan is an island nation, it can be a little confusing at first knowing which island Tokyo belongs to as people usually only refer to the region the city is in rather than the...
Maebashi is a well-known city situated in Gunma Prefecture which is in the infamous Kanto region in Japan... Though I must admit, I'd never even heard of it until someone suggested we head there for...
Saitama City is the capital city of the, wait for it, Saitama Prefecture in Japan. Set a little less than 30 kilometers north of Tokyo, Saitama City is best known for its beautiful blooming...
The city of Nishinomiya is located in the south-east region of Hyogo Prefecture. For fans of Studio Ghibli, you’ll probably recognize Nishinomiya as the setting for the old-time classic, Grave of...