Jozan was born the second son of a monk of a famous temple in Bizen (present-day Okayama Prefecture ... So, who really discovered the onsen? I would say that Jozan was the “founder” of ...

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Okayama Prefecture is said to be the birthplace of Momotaro, the protagonist of Japan’s most famous folktale. Several local sightseeing spots are associated with Momotaro, but one of the most famous ...

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The Anime Tourism Association identified over 120 Anime Pilgrimage sites from 100+ anime titles. The association promotes "content tourism" by showcasing settings from manga, anime, and more. The ...

The massive influx of foreign tourists has proven to be more bane than boon for the Japanese onsen [hot spring] industry. As of Saturday, 15th March, local government units throughout the country ...

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One unique – and beauty-soaked – way to do this is to craft a trip around the Three Great Gardens of Japan, which are scattered across three prefectures of the main Honshu island: Korakuen in ...

Your first time in a Japanese bath can be tricky but don’t be discouraged as there is no greater example of literally immersing oneself in another culture than going to a Japanese onsen. Akita ...

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Noboribetsu Onsen is a well-known sightseeing spot in Hokkaido, with tourists from all over Japan and overseas coming to stay at the hotels here. Nothing grows here in this bowl-shaped valley. Just ...