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Yamato Kuroneko Takkyubin Truck

Takkyubin: ship your luggage between destinations in Japan!

The Takkyubin service by Yamato Kuroneko allows for people to send parcels and luggage from one destination to another, removing the need to carry around large suitcases as they travel within Japan

Kôyô forecast - Japan 2024

Every autumn, Japan is decked out in flamboyant colors thanks to the kôyô phenomenon, when tree leaves turn red, orange and yellow.

5 kakigori shops to check out in Tokyo

Check out five great spots for refreshing and sweet kakigori in Japan's capital of Tokyo!

Typhoon season in Japan

Different names are used across the world when talking about tropical cyclones. In the North Atlantic region, we call them hurricanes. In Asia, the term used is typhoon.

Chaya Matsuo, Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo

Street food in Yanaka Ginza: Eat and explore in retro Tokyo!

At first mention of Tokyo, many may initially envision the glitz and glam of crowded Shibuya streets.

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Dai Hanjo Ramen: Osaka's unique contribution to Japan's ramen culture

In the vibrant tapestry of Japanese cuisine, ramen holds a special place, with countless regional variations delighting noodle enthusiasts across the country.

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Highway buses: a comprehensive guide to budget travel in Japan

Highway buses offer an economical and efficient way to traverse Japan's diverse landscapes.

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Stone Lanterns in Japan: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Design

Stone lanterns, or ishidoro in Japanese, are iconic elements of Japanese gardens, temples, and shrines.

Travel by Train

Utsunomiya Light Tram

The New Utsunomiya Tramway

The city of Utsunomiya has finally got itself a fast and pleasant means of urban transport with this new tramway with a futuristic look that is changing the city.

Joyful Hinabi at Iwate

The "Hinabi" Joyful Train

JR East has just launched a Joyful train in northern Honshu, offering rides departing from Morioka.

Chiba Urban Monorail

Chiba Urban Suspended Monorail

The Chiba Monorail is a very special urban transport system, with monorails suspended above the city. It's an impressive sight, but also a handy way to escape the daily traffic jams.

52 Seats of Happiness

52 Seats of Happiness Train

Fifty-two Seats of Happiness train

Tobu Spacia X

Tobu Spacia X

Tobu Spacia X

Tsugaru Railway Aomori

The Tsugaru Line

The small private company Tsugaru is the most northerly of all, with the attraction of trains that adapt to the seasons to offer a spectacular journey every time.

Nagano Station

Nagano Station

Nagano Prefecture is one of the geographically largest prefectures in Japan. It is located in the center of Honshu Island and is one of very few prefectures in the archipelago with no seacoast.

Otsuki Station

Otsuki Station

Yamanashi is one of the prefectures that is home to Mount Fuji, sharing the venerable mountain with the neighboring Shizuoka Prefecture at their border.