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Not every trip to Japan is built around a single activity, and this section covers the rest: cultural travel, eco-tourism, adventure travel, onsen and hot spring culture, and the practical planning that ties a trip together. Start with our Best Time to Visit Japan guide if you’re still deciding when to go, or our guide to Takaragawa Onsen in Gunma if a great hot spring is part of the plan. This is also the broadest section on the site, so use the subcategories below to narrow in on a specific region, culture, or travel style.
Adventure Travel
Japan’s Digital Nomads
Adventure couple Ruth Aisling and Bappa Shota explores Japan by van.
Eco Tourism
Iriomote’s Endangered Wildcats
Iriomote Island, one of Japan's last untouched wild places, is home to the endangered yamaneko wildcat.
Cultural Travel
Eating Wild in Japan
Winifred Bird's latest book is an introduction to the world of sansai (mountain vegetables) and foraging in Japan.
Market Watch
Market Watch: Summer Organics Delivered
Go online shopping for organic vegetables and support local farmers throughout Japan.
Eco Tourism
Honey Business in Tokushima
Honeybees at Kodo Bee Farm thrive in Tokushima's rich nature and contribute to the local ecosystem while producing delicious honey.
Cultural Travel
Blue Waves and Black Ships in Shimoda
Shimoda may be famous for its white sandy beaches and surfing, but it also played a major role in shaping the Japan we know today.
Adventure Travel
Iriomote Activity Guide
A guide to Iriomote's outdoors, hiking, diving, cultural experiences and accommodation.
Music Festivals
2021 Summer Music Festivals in Japan
Camp and listen to great music in the outdoors at these summer music festivals across Japan.