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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.
Camping
Japan Road Trip: Home is Where You Park It
Exploring traditional mountain towns and hot spring villages with Nick Saxon and Shino Timmermans. Public transport in Japan i...
Market Watch
Farmers Markets in Japan: Fresh Home Delivery
This summer brings some changes to the farmers market scene in towns and cities up and down the country. While some markets have ...
Sponsored
Summer Fun at Izu and Lake Hamana
Izu Peninsula White sandy beaches and azure seas await just less than two hours from Tokyo. The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka ...
Guide Lines
Guide Lines: Rethinking Responsible Tourism in J...
It's been more than 30 years since the trendy terms "ecotourism" and "sustainable tourism" began spreading across the world. Rece...
People
Ethical Living with Rick Grehan
In 2012, social activist, Rick Grehan started imageMILL in Tokyo—Japan’s first creative agency focused on sustainable and ethical...
People
All Are We: Interview with Surfer Kelly Potts
Pro surfer Kelly Potts isn't your typical athlete. At a young age, she traded the competitive world for a greater calling: to cre...
Japan Camping Guide
Camping Car Rentals in Japan
Public transportation in Japan is great, but there re still many great places off the main tourist trail in Japan that are much e...
Photography
The Camera Looks Both Ways
As outdoor enthusiasts, we rarely go a day without being exposed to high-action photographs of climbers summiting peaks or stunni...