If you’re planning for a vacation to Japan, skip the touristy cities to explore gold mines, immerse in onsen baths or hike up Mt. Donden in Sado Island instead!

Immerse yourself in history, frolic with free-roaming deer and eat your way through a Okonomiyaki building.

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Mix and match these great attractions in Hokkaido, from Lake Akan to New Chitose Airport.

This itinerary is exactly what you’ll need for a wintry escape.

Need help with choosing a budget-friendly place to stay in Japan? Here are seven cool capsule hotels you can begin with.

From Hello Kitty to Gudetama, character cafés are certainly taking Japan by storm. Here is a list of kawaii cafés to check out on your next trip to Japan!

If you’re making your way through Eastern Hokkaido, make sure to experience its rich landscape, beautiful fauna, and freshest catch.

Here’s all you need to know before checking into your little capsule pod in one of Japan’s capsule hotels.

Shiroi Koibito, Jaga Pokkuru, Strawberry Chocolate White and so much more. Your friends will love you for bringing home these snacks from Hokkaido.

There’s the Sapporo Snow Festival, and then there’s more. A year-round destination with distinct seasons, the island of Hokkaido is jam-packed with attractions.

The annual Wara Art Festival in Niigata City takes the straw leftover from the harvest season and turns them to art.