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Driving in Japan

Japan’s large metropolitan areas around Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya are served by highly efficient public transportation systems. It is not […]

Japan Travel FAQs

A few helpful things to know for Japan first timers…. Before your trip, take a moment to  get familiar with

Regions of Japan

Japan consists of four main islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu—stretching from north to south. Farther south lies Okinawa, a chain

Great Hikes of Japan

Although probably better known for its traditional culture and technologically advanced cities, Japan is also a country of mountains. More

Hiking the Kumano Kodo

The Kumano Kodo is the name of a hiking route made up of seven trails that snake through the Kii

Michinoku Coastal Trail

The Michinoku Coastal Trail (MCT) is Japan’s newest – and longest- hiking trail, through one of the country’s more remote

Hiking the Nakasendo Trail | Japan Hiking Tours

Hiking the Nakasendo Trail

The Nakasendo Trail is a 534-kilometer historic walking route in Japan, connecting Kyoto and Tokyo through the central mountains. Also

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