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About Japan
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Destinations
Hokkaido
Sapporo / Hakodate / Asahikawa / Obihiro
Japan’s northernmost island and an outdoor lover’s paradise
Akita
Kakunodate / Tazawa / Nyuto Onsen
Relax among mountains and lakes in summer, or be dazzled by the winter snow while enjoying unique, northern cuisine.
Iwate
Morioka / Hiraizumi / Tono
Stunning in all four seasons, Iwate is full of opportunities to enjoy great food and festivals, as well as magnificent scenery.
Tohoku
Yamagata Prefecture / Fukushima Prefecture / Aomori Prefecture
Sceneries, history, cuisine, skiing and hiking... enjoy a trip that will rejuvenate your soul.
Niigata
Sado-ga-shima / Naeba / Myoko Kogen / Echigo-yuzawa-Onsen
The land of snow, hot springs and fine sake
Chiba
Narita / Tokyo Disneyland
The gateway to Japan. Packed with great spots for sightseeing where are easily accessible from the capital.
Tokyo
Shinjuku / Akihabara / Asakusa
Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis
Mie
Kii Peninsula / Ise
Most sacred shrine, Excellent pearls, and Samurai theme park. Touch the tradition and history.
Kyoto
Arashiyama / Gion / Kurama
The traditional and cultural heart of Japan
Osaka
Umeda / Namba / Shin-Sekai
One of Japan’s major cities and home of good eating
Fukui
Fukui / Echizen-Ono
Sample seafood delicacies such as Echizen crab and puffer fish, as you soak yourself in the history of Fukui’s many heritage sites.
Hyogo
Kobe / Toyooka / Himeji / Kinosaki
Enjoy tradition, modernity, sightseeing spots and culinary delights
Tokushima
Iya Valley / Tsurugi-san
Hidden springs and fantastic scenery amid pristine natural surroundings.
Kochi
Shimanto City / Ashizuri-misaki
Combining unspoiled natural beauty with a tropical climate
Hiroshima
Miyajima / Iwakuni / Tomo-no-ura / Onomichi
Steeped in history and a symbol of peace the world over
Ehime
Uwajima / Matsuyama / Ishizuchi-san
Fresh fruit and fish. Tour some of the castle, explore the history.
Fukuoka
Fukuoka / Dazaifu
Many sights to see and delicious cuisine. Fukuoka leaves you satisfied every time.
Saga
Karatsu / Imari / Arita
Experience breath-taking natural scenery and traditional crafts. A trip with delighting surprises around every corner.
Kumamoto
Kumamoto / Aso-san / Kurokawa-Onsen
Surround yourself with nature and taste gourmet flavors you will find nowhere else.
Kagoshima
Kirisima-Yaku National Park / Satsuma Peninsula
The home of historic heroes and a living volcanic landscape. Toast with delicious shochu and sample the unique Kagoshima cuisine.
Okinawa
Osumi Island / Amami Islands / Miyako Island / Yaeyama Islands
Japan’s tropical side offering a unique culture and history
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Hokkaido
Sapporo / Hakodate / Asahikawa / Obihiro
Japan’s northernmost island and an outdoor lover’s paradise
Akita
Kakunodate / Tazawa / Nyuto Onsen
Relax among mountains and lakes in summer, or be dazzled by the winter snow while enjoying unique, northern cuisine.
Iwate
Morioka / Hiraizumi / Tono
Stunning in all four seasons, Iwate is full of opportunities to enjoy great food and festivals, as well as magnificent scenery.
Tohoku
Yamagata Prefecture / Fukushima Prefecture / Aomori Prefecture
Sceneries, history, cuisine, skiing and hiking... enjoy a trip that will rejuvenate your soul.
Niigata
Sado-ga-shima / Naeba / Myoko Kogen / Echigo-yuzawa-Onsen
The land of snow, hot springs and fine sake
Chiba
Narita / Tokyo Disneyland
The gateway to Japan. Packed with great spots for sightseeing where are easily accessible from the capital.
Tokyo
Shinjuku / Akihabara / Asakusa
Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis
Mie
Kii Peninsula / Ise
Most sacred shrine, Excellent pearls, and Samurai theme park. Touch the tradition and history.
Kyoto
Arashiyama / Gion / Kurama
The traditional and cultural heart of Japan
Osaka
Umeda / Namba / Shin-Sekai
One of Japan’s major cities and home of good eating
Fukui
Fukui / Echizen-Ono
Sample seafood delicacies such as Echizen crab and puffer fish, as you soak yourself in the history of Fukui’s many heritage sites.
Hyogo
Kobe / Toyooka / Himeji / Kinosaki
Enjoy tradition, modernity, sightseeing spots and culinary delights
Tokushima
Iya Valley / Tsurugi-san
Hidden springs and fantastic scenery amid pristine natural surroundings.
Kochi
Shimanto City / Ashizuri-misaki
Combining unspoiled natural beauty with a tropical climate
Hiroshima
Miyajima / Iwakuni / Tomo-no-ura / Onomichi
Steeped in history and a symbol of peace the world over
Ehime
Uwajima / Matsuyama / Ishizuchi-san
Fresh fruit and fish. Tour some of the castle, explore the history.
Fukuoka
Fukuoka / Dazaifu
Many sights to see and delicious cuisine. Fukuoka leaves you satisfied every time.
Saga
Karatsu / Imari / Arita
Experience breath-taking natural scenery and traditional crafts. A trip with delighting surprises around every corner.
Kumamoto
Kumamoto / Aso-san / Kurokawa-Onsen
Surround yourself with nature and taste gourmet flavors you will find nowhere else.
Kagoshima
Kirisima-Yaku National Park / Satsuma Peninsula
The home of historic heroes and a living volcanic landscape. Toast with delicious shochu and sample the unique Kagoshima cuisine.
Okinawa
Osumi Island / Amami Islands / Miyako Island / Yaeyama Islands
Japan’s tropical side offering a unique culture and history
Everything you expected and more.
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From the perspective of most countries, Japan is not just on the other side of the world; it is another world completely. Offering layers of tradition and modernity that in most other cultures simply would not co-exist, Japan is a delightful and paradoxical mystery that is best enjoyed first-hand.
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All of us at JAL, from the ground staff through cabin crew to the JAL staff behind the scenes, are inspired by the spirit of omotenashi to provide passengers with the ultimate travel experience, as well as giving them a taste of Japan.
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From the perspective of most countries, Japan is far more than the other side of the world; it is another world completely.
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A trip to Japan can be more challenging than one might expect. With How Tsu Japan’s practical, entertaining and sometimes irrelevant tips, you’ll breeze through social conventions like a veteran.
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Introducing beautiful seasonal landscapes, healing spots, unforgettable experiences and historical places of Japan. Enjoy a visual trip that will take you to timeless scenery.
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We provide information useful for travel in Japan.
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We will introduce information regarding events that are held across the country, including festivals.
Featured Spots
Events
Sendai Tanabata Matsuri
Tanabata festivals, also known as "star festivals", are held across Japan on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year, when...
Kanto Matsuri
The Kanto Matsuri (竿燈まつり, "pole lantern festival") is a Tanabata related celebration in Akita City, held every year from...
Awa Odori
Tokushima City's Awa Odori (阿波おどり) is the most famous of many dance festivals held across Japan during the Obon...
Hanagasa Festival
Attracting approximately 1 million visitors per year, the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival is considered one of the four major...
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Stunning nature, historical temple and delicious seafood, experience them all in...
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[Special Feature] FUKUI - land of rich bounties of nature.
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Fantastic scenery, food and hot springs, discover the hidden attraction in Iwate prefecture.
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Enjoy townscapes and events of tradition throughout the four seasons in Akita prefecture.
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Explore the history and heal yourself in abundant nature in Kumamoto prefecture.
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