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Beyond Tokyo’s 23 Wards: Exploring West Tokyo and its Remote Islands
Tokyo is far more expansive than what you can see from atop of one of its many skyscrapers—even on the clearest day.
By Johannes Schonherr 6 min read
Share Your Favorite Memories of Japan on Social Media and Win ¥100,000 in JNTO Travel Vouchers
Foreigners living in Japan can share their favorite destinations using with the hashtag #MyOwnPersonalJapan.
Make Your Own Kit Kat at Miyashita Park’s Kit Kat Chocolatory
Break me off a piece of my own personalized KitKat bar.
GaijinPot’s Guide to Go To Travel
Everything to catch you up to speed on Japan's domestic travel campaign.
Five Spots for a Warm Weather Autumn Vacation in Japan
Not ready for the summer sun to fade just yet? Head to these destinations where summer vibes last a bit longer.
Just How Much of the Yakuza Series is a Replica of Japan? A lot.
Discover the real-life places in Osaka and Tokyo that inspired Sega’s Yakuza video game series.
WeBase: The Hostel Retreat That’s Making Us All Want to Holiday in Kamakura
[Video] This hostel is absolutely baller.
Can Fukui’s Obama City Draw Visitors with Rural Tourism Alone?
Obama City plays up its name and fish exports to attract visitors but is it enough to sustain a town with a rapidly aging population?
GaijinPot’s 2020 Cherry Blossom Contest Winner and Top 10 Photos
And the #gaijinpotsakura2020 grand prize goes to...
Learning the Way of the Monks in Wakayama Prefecture
Even if you’re not the spiritual type, hiking the Kumano Kodo and staying with the monks of Mount Koya is a fulfilling experience.
The Real Ninjas of Mie and Shiga Prefectures
These Japan Heritage Sites in Iga and Koka show us how real ninjas lived and trained throughout history.
5 Things to Do in Japan This Spring (That Don’t Involve Hanami)
If you want to tone down the cherry blossom celebrations this year, here are five alternatives to squatting in the cold on a blue tarp.
