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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.

After more than a year delay, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are finally here. Learn about the event schedule, games, safety measures and further details.

From festivals to fireworks, summer in Japan is a wonderful time to visit this beautiful country, especially if you love having fun outdoors.

High in the Japanese Alps, Kamikochi is a mountain destination that delights visitors with vistas, hiking and gorgeous autumn foliage.

Few beyond the borders of Japan have likely heard of pachinko, but this complex game is big business in Japan. A form of gambling that at first glance looks a lot like pinball.

Known as one of Japan’s premier alpine resorts, Hakuba offers winter skiing, snowboarding, and hot springs, with mountain trails, lakes, and more, in the summer.

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

Our top 5 of the best video games to explore Japan virtually while waiting for your next trip to Japan.

Mt Aso (阿蘇山), also referred to as Aso-san, is the largest active volcano in Japan and lies in the middle of Kyushu.

Shugakuin Imperial Villa (修学院離宮) in Kyoto is an imperial leisure villa and landscape garden build in the 1700s by Japanese emperor Gomizuno.