Rachel Crane

Rachel is a writer and educator from the UK with a master's in Japanese Studies. She can usually be found reading contemporary Japanese fiction, doing yoga, or hunting for the best coffee in Tokyo.

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Destination Fukushima
Speciality Outdoors

Inawashiro Snow Paradise

Enjoy gliding down the mountainside surrounded by incredible Fukushima scenery.

Destination Tochigi
Speciality Outdoors

Ryuoko Gorge

Ryuoko Gorge in Nikko National Park is one of the best places to see autumn leaves in Kanto.

Destination Miyagi
Speciality Hiking

Mount Kurikoma

Mount Kurikoma is an active volcano transforms every fall, boasting a stunning stretch of autumn leaves known as the carpet of the gods.

Destination Nagano
Speciality Outdoors

Karasawa Cirque

Make an overnight trek to Karasawa Cirque, a glacial hollow in the heart of the Japanese Alps.

Destination Hokkaido
Speciality Cities

Yubari

Visit the home of Hokkaido’s most famous fruit

Destination Tokyo
Speciality Shopping

Decks Tokyo Beach

Enjoy shopping, dining and a host of indoor theme parks, all with a superb view of Tokyo Bay.

Destination Tokyo
Speciality Arts & Entertainment

Haruki Murakami Library

Step into a world curated by one of Japan’s most famous authors.

Destination Miyagi
Speciality Cities

Ishinomaki

The ideal pilgrimage for visitors wishing to pay their respects to victims of the tsunami

Destination Chiba
Speciality Theme Parks

Tokyo DisneySea

With its immersive theming and sophisticated atmosphere, Disney aficionados frequently rate Tokyo DisneySea as the best Disney park of all.