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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
Gankoyama Tree House Village
Defining Gankoyama is a tough task; it is a community, an experiment and a getaway all at once. Gankoyama’s definition is not th...
Cycling
The Ring of Fire Tour: Japan A “cyclo-volc...
Seventy-five percent of our planet's active volcanoes are found on the circumference of the Pacific Ocean, the so-called "Pacific...
Stay
Shingenkan
Nakagawa Onsen lies on the banks of the Nakagawa River which feeds into Lake Tanzawa in western Kanagawa Prefecture. For the ...
Eco Corner
Eco Corner: Choices for Sustainable Lifestyles
Eco People PowerCommuter-generated ElectricityWeblink - www.piezo.com JR East is trying to go eco-friendly. Piezoelectric elem...
People
Interview with Mick Fanning
There are many things I dreamed I would be doing on the night I signed my wedding papers. French Champagne, Five-star hotels, moo...
Hiking
Hiking With Humans
My name is Bose. At least that is what my dad always calls me, so it must be my name. When he is angry with me, he will yell, “Bo...
Surfing
Summer Surfing Chiba-style
Despite past stops by the world pro surfing tour, Japan is generally not recognized as a top international surfing destination. B...