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One of the quirkiest museums in Japan is undoubtedly the Unko Museum, a museum dedicated to poop! But it’s not the kind you’re thinking of – the attractions here are themed around rainbow-coloured poop designs, interactive games and cutesy toilet bowl displays, with no real poop in sight (thankfully!).  Have fun with retro poop-related games or take selfies with kawaii poop props and famous poop

Japan may be best known for its Sakura (cherry blossoms) but the blooming of a different flower is celebrated in Mito.The Mito Plum Blossom Festival celebrates the blooming of 3,000 pink and white plum blossoms at Kairakuen, a beautiful Edo-era park, one of the three great gardens in Japan. This festival is one of eastern Japan’s biggest spring celebrations, running from late February to end

Rising from Kagoshima Bay, it is hard not to be awed by the smouldering cone of Sakurajima, an active volcano.  Located just offshore from Kagoshima City, people visit this volcano-island to relax with a footbath, most notably on the black sand beach where the water is thermally heated. There are various observation points to check out spectacular views of the volcano too. Sakurajima is famous

Make a trip to GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA to meet the famous life-sized, moving Gundam robot – the RX-78F00 – from the anime! Parked at GUNDAM-DOCK, get a closer view of this 18m-tall robot from the two viewing decks. Check out the adjacent Gundam-Lab where you can experience a live view of what it is like to pilot the Gundam from inside the cockpit as it moves! Exclusive venue souvenirs and

A visit here whisks you back to the 1920s Taisho era. The car-free main street, crossed with arched bridges, is lined with traditional Japanese-style inns with no modern building in sight. Atmospheric gas lights illuminate the town at night, making it more magical in winter when it’s covered in snow. Soaking in the baths will definitely spirit you away into a nostalgic Japanese fairytale. https:/

From classic rollercoasters to other exhilarating rides, there’s no shortage of rides. Turn up the thrill with Takabisha, which begins with a sudden drop into pitch black darkness! Other than its many loops and turns, it currently features the steepest drop angle of all roller coasters in the world – at 121º, it’s beyond vertical! Takabisha is 2 minutes and 40 seconds of pure thrill and

The Kamigakure inn offers this exclusive experience, having only 8 guest rooms spreaded across multiple buildings in the compound. Explore nearby attractions like the picturesque Takachiho falls and the Kunimiagaoka summit with its views over terraced rice fields. Then, head back to the inn to enjoy a sumptuous meal prepared with local ingredients like the Takachiho wagyu beef and river salmon. 

Airboarding is a fun new snow activity even if you can’t ski or snowboard, because you’ll be lying down and sliding on your belly! After learning the basics on how to steer and brake, you will be ready to go. Since it is an inflatable bodyboard, it is safe and comfortable for people of all ages. Tours are available from Kappa Club, located in Gunma’s Minakami snow resort.https://

Be it a wedding anniversary or a celebratory family occasion, Japan is the perfect place for your memorable events.  Check out this wonderful piece written by CNA Lifestyle on how you can experience a memorable, one-of-a-kind trip in Japan! JAPAN by Japan’s "Indulge in Japan's finest, your lavish retreat" campaign has just begun and we look forward to sharing various useful tips on the finest

Take a trip into the wonderland of ancient volcanoes in the heart of Kyushu.The Aso Geopark is a giant caldera formed by massive eruptions many millennia ago, and still has an active, smoking crater today. This ancient mountainous land is ideal for incredible scenic hiking trips, where you can learn about the area’s natural history and enjoy the scenery as you travel from cooling waterfalls to

Tucked in the forests of Biei, the colour of the Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike) can vary from milky blue to deep turquoise depending on the season and weather. Surrounded by a mystical forest that’s reflected on the water on clear days and made dreamingly beautiful by its submerged birch trees, this enchanting pond was actually unintentionally created as a by-product of a dam that was built in the

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Although the decline of Hachioji's textile industry resulted in the end of golden age of the Geisha, even now there are several Okiya houses (houses where Geisha live and learn their art) on the "Hachioji-Hanamachi and Kurobei-dori", that still employ Geishas. In order to actively promote Geisha culture, regional events, such as the "Hachioji Festival", encourage the practice of Geisha arts

Located along the shores of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture, Sui Suwako is a luxury ryokan that is famous for its ‘infinity’ open-air bath on the rooftop. This rare mixed-gender bath (bathing suits required) offers guests a relaxing soak with gorgeous views over the tranquil lake.  With only 8 tatami rooms, each with a private open-air bath, this exclusive ryokan is all about quiet luxury.

Image privided by: Universal Studios Japan Having just resumed operations on 19 June, Universal Studios Japan is currently opening in phases to allow for capacity control.  To facilitate social distancing, admission may be limited and ticket sales will be suspended. According to the latest update, they are only admitting Kansai residents with any USJ pass and annual pass holders.  Guests

From the end of April to the beginning of November, the popular ski resort of Hakuba in Nagano Prefecture transforms from a winter playground into a green paradise. Situated within the breathtaking Japan Alps is Hakuba Mountain Harbour, an open terrace situated on Iwatake mountain peak at an altitude of 1,289m that affords superb views of the surrounding mountains.  Relax on the breezy

Go on a 20-minute virtual whitewater rafting experience with a difference in Kitayama! These log rafts take thrillseekers through Wakayama Prefecture’s incredibly scenic Dorokyo Gorge. Logging was a major industry in the region for centuries, and logs were traditionally tied together as rafts to float down the river.  Today, the logs are repurposed for raft tours that wind around the sheer

Bringing together over 80 years of Japanese craftsmanship and precision, Vermicular's enamelled cast iron pots are precision cookers. Located along the scenic Nakagawa Canal in Nagoya, Vermicular Village is where visitors, or those who love cooking, can get Vermicular cookware, attend cooking classes, and enjoy elevated Vermicular meals at the bakery and restaurant.  The bakery offers over

Said to change colours seven times a day, Lake Shibayama is not just a pretty lake – it is the water source of the tranquil hot spring resort town of Katayamazu Onsen which sits on the lakeshore.  Spend a leisurely day on a pleasure cruise or ride along the cycling path; on clear days, you can catch magnificent views of the lake against the backdrop of the mountains of Hakusan National Park.

Explore Okayama Prefecture’s attractions during your next trip – from historic towns to the highlands and the Seto Inland Sea – via 8 recommended cycling routes with gorgeous scenery where you can also sample local delicacies along the way.  The easiest and most scenic cycling routes are that of the Kibiji and Hiruzen-Kogen Highlands.  The former is one of Japan's top 100 paths that winds