Aomori, a prefecture in the northern part of Japan’s main island of Honshu, is known for natural landscapes including volcanic mountain ranges. Towada-Hachimantai National Park, near the southern border, has hot springs, autumn foliage in Oirase Gorge, skiing …

Tokyo is Japan's largest city by population and is the capital of the country. Tokyo is the heart of business, finance & fashion in Japan.  

Yokohama is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, just south of the capital, Tokyo, and second only to Tokyo in terms of population. Being one of the initial port cities to open its doors to foreign countries at the beginning of the Meiji era, its architecture is …

Nagoya is Japan's 4th largest city by population and is conveniently located in the middle of the country. Nagoya is roughly the midpoint between Tokyo & Osaka. Although Nagoya may not be a destination for tourists, it is the manufacturing heart of Japan and has …

Fukuoka is the largest city on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's four main islands. A large metropolis, its urban core is found in Tenjin and Hakata, with its suburbs in the surrounding wards. Fukuoka is famed for its delicious food, such …

Hiroshima is located in the Chugoku region of Japan and sits on the Seto Inland Sea. The prefecture includes many small islands and faces Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's four main islands. With a population almost reaching 3 million, Hiroshima is the 12 th highest …

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Located 20 to 40 minutes from Osaka by train, Kobe is the sixth largest municipality in Japan and a major port city of historical and international importance. The city has been influenced by Western cultures since the government started trading with Western …

Kyoto is a city located in the central part of Japan and is only 30 minutes away from Osaka, one of Japan’s largest cities. With a population of nearly 1.5 million, the former imperial capital of Japan is a central hub for Japanese history and culture. Today …

Osaka is Japan's 3rd largest city by population and is conveniently located in the Kansai area with easy access to Kyoto, Nagoya, and Tokyo via bullet train. Osaka is a great destination for tourists offering the excitement of a major metropolis and at the same …

Okinawa, a tropical Japanese paradise, is located to the south west of Japan between the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. With temperatures never getting too cold, Okinawa is the perfect place to live if you enjoy year-round sandals and shorts. The many islands …