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Planning and research is essential if you want to explore without a guide and discover the real Japan.

A true monument to Japans railway history, with beautiful views over the Sanin coastline. An off-the-beaten-track destination worth a detour.

Discover Japan’s most unusual accommodation with our guide to quirky and interesting places to stay across this spectacular and unforgettable country.

Experience what an old-fashioned onsen town is like with the World Heritage listed Yunotsu Onsen in Shimane Prefecture.

Located where on the rift where the Pacific Ocean meet the Sea of Okhotsk, Cape Nosappu is the first point in Japan where the sun rises and one of the most remote places to visit.

For a glimpse into traditional rural life in Japan, travellers should explore the concept of Satoyama.

Visit the Space Science and Technology Museum at the Tanegashima Space Center to learn about Japan’s history with space exploration.

Get away from the busy metropolitan life by visiting one (or more) of Japan's most beautiful villages. Like Biei, Tsurui, Hakayawa, Yoshino or Nagiso.

Many Japanese travelers visit Hakodate on Hokkaido, but it remains unknown to most foreigners. Here's what to do in Hakodate for those that want to see why.

Travellers seeking a historic destination away from tourists, need look no further than Kurashiki. Here's what to do in Kurashiki on the Seto Inland Sea.