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Photo-tour Across Naruto with a Pro Cameraman

The city of Naruto is tucked inside a wealth of nature. On this tour you’ll see a number of iconic, scenic spots like the Naruto Strait while shadowing pro photographer Kenji Miyatake. Learn how to capture the breathtaking sights as they unfold before your lens with tips, techniques and guidance to help you snap your surroundings more beautifully. If you’re looking to learn how capture this perfect shot, this is a tour for you.
A Tranquil Expedition through the Lotus Fields, Never Seen in the Guidebooks

The lotus fields, as they change each season, will serve as your backdrop. Tokushima Prefecture is the producer of lotus root for many places across Japan, and even in Naruto you can find a number of lotus fields. From July to August you’ll find large, round flowers blooming among the thick patch of lotus leaves, while storks take to nesting between February and May. Depending on which of the four seasons you visit in, the lotus fields will offer up a different view to enjoy. On this tour, you will travel through these very same lands on a cycling tour that no guidebook knows abought! Enjoy the unique and picturesque landscapes on a time away like non other.
Gaze down from a bridge over world-class, epic whirlpools.

Onaruto Bridge Whirlpool Walk tour you’ll enjoy a rare chance to take the bridge’s backstage access route for an exclusive view over the Naruto Whirlpools from above.
"Fujiya Honten" Enjoy Kiryu's local cuisine at a well known restaurant established over 120 years ago

Gunma is the leader in Japan for the prefecture that consumes the most udon noodles. In particular, Kiryu has been called the "udon noodle mecca," and the city's local cuisine is "himokawa udon noodles" that are characteristically wide.
Enchanted by the islands of Setouchi! Shiwaku & Kasaoka Islands Model Course

Here’s a sample itinerary for a smooth trip across the Setouchi islands. It starts with two days and one night on Awashima Island, former base for the Shiwaku Navy, then a brief stop on Honjima Island before making your away across the Great Seto Bridge towards the mainland to visit Kitagi Island, one of the “Kasaoka Islands”. From there you’ll make your final stop in Manabe Island.
Dress in a kimono and develop a fondness for traditional Japanese martial arts from a lady's perspective.

Enjoy the full experience of the traditional naginata martial art of Japan in a historic dojo with an old-fashioned atmosphere. Other than the Basic Plan, where you try the Tendo style naginata in training clothes, there is also a Rhythm Naginata trial class as well. This time we will introduce 'Rhythm Naginata,' where you move your body to the music wearing kimono.
Go kayaking in Kozagawa river looking at beautiful scenery created by nature

Once you thoroughly practice, you are finally ready to go kayaking down the river. All the courses for beginners have gentle currents so you can fully enjoy the grand scenery of the Kozagawa river as much as you want when you kayak downstream. The water is so transparent you can see the bottom of the river so if you are lucky, you can see some fish!
Recommended Photo Spots in Shirakawa-go

Shirakawa-go is a World Heritage Site located in Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa Village. Many “gassho-zukuri” style buildings still stand in the area, creating stunning scenery reminiscent of Japan’s olden times. This article will introduce our recommended spots for taking beautiful photos.
Take a Walk Through the Castle Town of Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle, located in Nagano Prefecture’s Matsumoto City, is a historic castle that has been designated as a national treasure. If you’re planning a visit to Matsumoto Castle, be sure to take a walk around the castle town too! It is divided up into several areas with a retro-style atmosphere, each with its own history and unique points. Take a look!
World Cultural Heritage Site, Gunkanjima: Guide of How to See it Without Getting on a Boat.

Hashima Island (aka “Gunkanjima” or “Battleship Island”) sits 18 km off the shores of Nagasaki. Once used as a coal-mining site, the island is now an uninhabited, abandoned island since the mines closed in 1974. Its desolate appearance gives it a unique mystique that draw crowds from both in and outside of Japan. In 2009, the island was cleared for visitation and boat-based tours, but in this guide will share a few spots where you can check out the island without having to use a boat.
3 Popular Photo Spots in Tottori Prefecture

Tottori Prefecture, located in the Chugoku region, is a place with many stunning scenic spots that you should visit at least once in your lifetime. This article will focus on introducing popular spots that will make you want to pull out your camera for some photos.
One-of-a-kind handmade rice bowl with Taiza crabs

In this program, you can experience cooking a "female snow crab rice bowl" inspired by a fisherman's meal. The first step is to boil the crab in soup made with Taiza sea salt. Once boiled, the crab is broken down into smaller pieces using your hands or scissors.
Experience Japanese life through washoku cooking!

In this class, students will make the most popular Osaka gourmet classic, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki. Before starting cooking, your washoku instructor-certified teacher will explain about washoku and give students lessons on Japanese ingredients and the cultures of soup stocks in each region.
Mouthwatering Local Eats to Try on a Trip to Hiroshima!

Hiroshima is a beloved tourist destination, famous for the Atomic Bomb Dome, Itsukushima Shrine and more. Not to mention, there are plenty of foodie-favorites to check out along the way. In Hiroshima you’ll find a full range of tasty eats, with anything from iconic, regional specialties to local fare to try. The Seto Inland Sea is also nearby, lending a plentiful helping of delicious seafood you simply cannot miss. Here are a few tasty treats to satisfy your tastebuds and soul.
[The complete guide to gourmet food around Niigata Station] The restaurants most loved by locals!

In this article, we will introduce gourmet food that can be enjoyed in the area around Niigata Station, the gateway to Niigata. The restaurants introduced here are all famous and loved by tourists and locals alike.

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Photo-tour Across Naruto with a Pro Cameraman

A Tranquil Expedition through the Lotus Fields, Never Seen in the Guidebooks

Gaze down from a bridge over world-class, epic whirlpools.

"Fujiya Honten" Enjoy Kiryu's local cuisine at a well known restaurant established over 120 years ago

Enchanted by the islands of Setouchi! Shiwaku & Kasaoka Islands Model Course

Dress in a kimono and develop a fondness for traditional Japanese martial arts from a lady's perspective.

Go kayaking in Kozagawa river looking at beautiful scenery created by nature

Recommended Photo Spots in Shirakawa-go

Take a Walk Through the Castle Town of Matsumoto Castle

World Cultural Heritage Site, Gunkanjima: Guide of How to See it Without Getting on a Boat.

3 Popular Photo Spots in Tottori Prefecture

One-of-a-kind handmade rice bowl with Taiza crabs

Experience Japanese life through washoku cooking!

Mouthwatering Local Eats to Try on a Trip to Hiroshima!

[The complete guide to gourmet food around Niigata Station] The restaurants most loved by locals!