Some hiking
Taikodani Inari Shrine: Vermilion Night Dive
263 steps, nearly 1000 torii, and a red that stays in your eyes. Taikodani Inari Shrine leaves an imprint; its vermilion arches align as a visual protective charm.
Easy walk
The Strange Stone Sculptures of Takanabe Daishi
Located on the north coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, the small town of Takanabe is home to an unusual collection of stone sculptures.
Hagi, the Calm Before Meiji
An old castle town on the Sea of Japan: empty lanes, white walls, and citrus in the samurai gardens, in the place where Japan tipped into the Meiji era.
Comiket: A Day at the World’s Biggest Manga Fair
Comiket is the world's largest doujinshi fair: half a million fans, twice a year, at Tokyo Big Sight. What it is, the next dates, and how to actually go.
Nostalgic
Sotodomari Ishigaki-no-sato: Village of Outsiders
A scenic coastal village nestled in a lush landscape, home to outsiders and rich in character.
Ethereal
Walking on the Clouds in Hokkaido!
Discover the Unkai Terrace in Hokkaido: a unique experience where you float above a sea of clouds colored by the rising sun.
Photogenic
Roller Coaster Road: Diving into the Heart of Lavender Fields
Located on the island of Hokkaido between Biei and Furano, the "roller‑coaster road" stretches for 4.5 km.
Tomita Farm: Cascades of Colour
Tomita flower farm is one of the most photogenic places in Hokkaido, particularly well-known for its vast tracts of lavender. A hundred varieties of colourful flowers extend across gentle slopes as far as the eye can see. A unique floral palette that’s worth a detour!
Easy walk
Shirakoma Forest: Magical Moss Wonderland
A mystical virgin woodland with 500 moss species, ancient trees, and the legend of the White Horse Pond.
