Offbeat Japan An Alternative Guide to Japan
Offbeat Japan An Alternative Guide to Japan

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Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kansai
Kanto
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku
Moonlit cherry blossom tree in tranquil landscape
ChubuNagano

The Sakura of Komatsunagi: Petals and Legends

Step away for a moment from the springtime cliché of Tokyo's crowded alleys to come and admire this majestic cherry tree. A solitary guardian, perched on a small hill by the banks of the Mao River, in the Awara region...

March 18, 2024
Rishiri Islands Volcanic Majesty: Towering Peaks, Serene Lakes
Hokkaido

Rishiri Island

This wild island with its rich and protected fauna and flora is a nature lovers’ paradise. Guided tour available.

December 3, 2023
Kanazawas Cherry Blossom-Lined Geisha District Street
ChubuIshikawa

Kanazawa Spring and Winter

A city of heritage and history, Kanazawa offers a charming stroll through the Japan of yesteryear. From sakura to snow, a guided tour in two stages.

November 2, 2023
Snowy Magome-juku: Preserved Japanese Post Town Charm
ChubuGifu

Magome for All Tastes

Discover the picturesque little village of Magome at all seasons. Whatever the weather, this place isn’t lacking in charm!

October 14, 2023
Quaint Canadian village replica, rural Japan
HokkaidoUrbex

Nostalgia for Canada at Hokkaido

Welcome to a Canadian ghost town in the heart of Hokkaido. Formerly a theme park reproducing the fictional village of Avonlea, Anne of Green Gables has long gone.

September 16, 2023
Exploring Uchikos Historic Charm: Step Back in Time
EhimeÉtéShikoku

The Village of Yokaichi

The charming village of Yokaichi, in the countryside of Shikoku island, takes you back to the Meiji era. Its beautiful wooden houses are worth a lingering look.

December 4, 2022
Suspended Whimsical Wooden Boat Sculpture
Nagano

Fujimori’s Tea houses In Nagano

Terunobu Fujimori is an architect and historian of architecture. He began his building career relatively late, in his early forties. Before that, he had forged a solid reputation as an academic.

November 27, 2022
Vibrant autumn garden at Shiofunekannon-ji Temple, Japan
PrintempsTokyo

Shiofune Kannon-ji Temple

This 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple lights up with beauty when spring comes. Its flowering azalea groves display the most beautiful colours.

October 12, 2022
Aerial view lush green soybean hills landscape
Hokkaido

The Lovely Soya Hills

This pristine white path not far from Wakkanai is a popular destination. Let’s discover an unusual landscape.

August 24, 2022