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A guide to the Fuji Five Lakes, covering Kawaguchiko and the other lakes, seasonal activities, cave and hiking options, and transport from Tokyo.
Kyoto's cherry blossom season varies by variety and elevation. Forecast and average bloom dates, plus temple, park and canal-side spots, help plan a visit.
A guide to Tokyo’s cherry-blossom season, from Ueno Park and Shinjuku Gyoen to Chidorigafuchi and the Meguro River, with timing and practical tips.
A guide to canyoning in Japan, covering Minakami, Nikko, Nametoko Gorge and Oboke, with what to wear and how to get there.
Japan offers white-water rafting from gentle family floats to grade four rapids, with clear rivers in Hokkaido and rafting near Nagano.
A guide to short shodo classes for visitors in Tokyo and Kyoto, covering what happens in a lesson, where to book and what to check before you go.
A guide to origami classes in Japan for visitors, covering venues in Tokyo and Kyoto, beginner sessions, what to expect and costs.
Held from 2 to 7 August in central Aomori, with illuminated floats, taiko drummers and haneto dancers. Includes route, schedule and viewing tips.
Sumo is Japan's national sport. Six 15-day Grand Tournaments are held yearly in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka. Advance tickets go on sale weeks before.
A practical guide to yakitori: shio and tare, chicken parts, course menus, Tokyo restaurants and how to order and eat skewers.
A guide to tonkatsu, Japan's breaded pork cutlet: pork cuts, styles such as katsu curry and miso katsu, how it is made, and where to eat it in Tokyo, Nagoya.
A guide to wagyu breeds, the A–C yield and 1–5 quality grading, famous regional brands, and ways to eat the beef, from yakiniku to sukiyaki.
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