Like this post? Help us by sharing it! So often in Japan, you know an experience is going to be memorable, even before you do it. That visit to majestic Kiyomizudera in Kyoto, for example; the climb up Mount Fuji; a night out in Tokyo’s karaoke bars. Other times, these moments are more accidental. And […]
Wildlife & Environment
Introducing Our Undertourism Strategy
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As we celebrate InsideJapan’s 25th anniversary in 2025, it’s remarkable to reflect on how much has changed since our inception. What began as a passion project by Alastair and Simon has grown alongside Japan’s tourism industry, which saw inbound visitors increase from fewer than 5 million in […]
Hiking in Japan: 8 of the Best Hiking Trails
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! A fact that surprises people about Japan? Over 70% of the country is covered in mountains. And though hiking isn’t necessarily the first pastime that springs to mind for most people when planning a Japan holiday, between the dramatically diverse landscapes, unique Japanese twists (bear bells, vending machines in unlikely places and […]
Beyond the cherry blossoms: what’s blooming in Japan’s flower gardens
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With a calendar that’s filled with events and festivals celebrating the distinct natural phenomena of spring, summer, autumn and winter, there’s no country that embraces its seasons quite like Japan. Case in point? Springtime – a season that’s become a symbol of Japan itself, with its dusting […]
Working from forests – National Parks set up Wifi workstations
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Aso Kuju national park, Kyushu
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Working from forests? Japan has recently shifted from traditional working culture with the pandemic forcing companies to encourage more staff to partake in ‘remote teleworking’. This shift is massive for the country – but the government is taking it one step further and encouraging people to work […]
Japan’s most dramatic landscapes
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In a country that’s subarctic in the north and subtropical in the south with different conditions between the Pacific and the Sea of Japan, there’s bound to be a spectacular array of landscapes. So, if you thought Japan’s countryside was all rolling rice fields, prepare to be […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In a country that’s subarctic in the north and subtropical in the south with different conditions between the Pacific and the Sea of Japan, there’s bound to be a spectacular array of landscapes. So, if you thought Japan’s countryside was all rolling rice fields, prepare to be […]