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Hachioji for Solo Travelers: Safe, Quiet & Authentic
Solo traveling in Japan is already great, but what would make it better? An ideal spot to allow you to see and do everything with ease! Yep, that kind of place exists, and it's called Hachioji. It may not be in the heart of Tokyo, but it has incredible access to all sorts of things, and is particularly good for solo travelers!
Day Trips from Hachioji: Mt. Fuji, Mt. Takao, and Lakes, Wrapped in Tradition
Planning to check out mt. Fuji on your trip to Japan? Of course you are! If it's a big part of your trip, you absolutely need to consider staying in Hachioji; it's the perfect base for that, other outdoor stuff, and still a stones throw from Tokyo.
Why Stay in Hachioji Instead of Central Tokyo?
Hachioji? What's that? Only one of the best places to stay, of course! Seriously, there are some incredible benefits to staying just a little outside of central Tokyo. unless you want to be right in the heart of the worlds biggest city at all times, check out Hachioji.
Izenajima, Okinawa: A Quiet Island Where the Spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom Still Lives
If you are looking for a balance of tropical relaxation, genuine hospitality, and rich history, you've found it. Izenajima is an island in Okinawa you won't soon forget. Home to the origins of the Ryukyu kingdom, this sacred place is loved by locals who share there warmth to their guests as they do their ancestors.
Katsuyama City: Weaving Tradition and Innovation in Fukui Prefecture
Take your Japan Trip to different era in Katsuyama, Fukui. Learn about the history of textiles that have helped shape many brands, as well as discover the unique history of dinosaurs in Japan. Spoiler: Japan actually has its own unique species of dinosaurs! This area is great for history buffs and families alike, don't miss out!
Discover Wood Cutting and Sake Eco Tour in Hanno City Japan: A Day of Forests, Craftsmanship, and Sake
Japan may be known for some incredible tech, anime, and plenty of others, but nature and craftsmanship have been around eons before all of that. The best part? Still widely preserved and you can experience it interactively too! read along to learn about Hanno's incredible woodworking and sake experiences.
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47 prefectures of Japan

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Hokkaido Aomori Iwate Miyagi Akita Yamagata Fukushima Ibaraki Tochigi Gunma Saitama Chiba Tokyo Kanagawa Niigata Toyama Ishikawa Fukui Yamanashi Nagano Gifu Shizuoka Aichi Mie Shiga Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Nara Wakayama Tottori Shimane Okayama Hiroshima Yamaguchi Tokushima Kagawa Ehime Kochi Fukuoka Saga Nagasaki Kumamoto Oita Miyazaki Kagoshima Okinawa
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