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A close-up look at Japanese culture through Ukai, a traditional fishing method that has been practiced for 1,300 years in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture

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Amami / Kagoshima

Experience the Amami-Blue ocean and the island's unique culture with the islanders: Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture

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Izumi / Kagoshima

Farm stays, a samurai district, and over 10,000 wintering cranes in Izumi, Kagoshima

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Obihiro / Hokkaido

Enjoy rural relaxation, local interaction, and hands-on food experiences in Obihiro/Tokachi, Hokkaido

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Biei / Hokkaido

Blue Water, Rolling Hills, and a Patchwork of Color: Biei in Hokkaido

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Omori / Shimane

Forged from silver and community spirit-explore an area of history, tradition, and modern living in Shimane, Japan

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Nakaizu / Shizuoka

Gain new perspectives on Japanese food and drink - Shizuoka-style

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Learn about the history of lacquerware, expand your knowledge of traditional Japanese culture in Sabae, Fukui

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Ichinoseki / Iwate

Beautiful Countryside Steeped in History and Tradition: Ichinoseki in Iwate Prefecture

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Destinations

Enjoy rural relaxation, local interaction, and hands-on food experiences in Obihiro/Tokachi, Hokkaido

Learn a 400-year-old local craft, ride open-air through the countryside, and share daily life with locals in Odate, Akita

Traditional experiences, soul food, and folklore in Iwate, northern Japan

Learn about the history of lacquerware, expand your knowledge of traditional Japanese culture in Sabae, Fukui

Enjoy lakeside relaxation, soba noodles, and agricultural heritage in the rural town of Shinano, Nagano

Wine, fruits, and pastoral delights in Yamanashi's Koshu Valley

Gain new perspectives on Japanese food and drink - Shizuoka-style

Forged from silver and community spirit-explore an area of history, tradition, and modern living in Shimane, Japan

Laidback, active and luxurious - experience the many sides of Shodoshima Island, Kagawa

Farm stays, a samurai district, and over 10,000 wintering cranes in Izumi, Kagoshima

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Abashiri in Hokkaido: Stunning Autumnal scenery, delicious Hokkaido cuisine, and fascinating Indigenous history

Blue Water, Rolling Hills, and a Patchwork of Color: Biei in Hokkaido

Enjoy rural relaxation, local interaction, and hands-on food experiences in Obihiro/Tokachi, Hokkaido

Camping, fishing, and hiking-get active on one of Hokkaido's remote islands

Sunsets, sake, and sushi in Japan's great outdoors

Explore Japan's wild north with a trip to the village of Tsurui in Hokkaido

Enjoy hands-on farm tours and spectacular night skies in southern Hokkaido

A Seaside Spot and Fruit Lover’s Paradise: Yoichi in Hokkaido

Attend a nature school, hike through lush forests in the Shirakami Mountains

Learn a 400-year-old local craft, ride open-air through the countryside, and share daily life with locals in Odate, Akita

Beautiful Countryside Steeped in History and Tradition: Ichinoseki in Iwate Prefecture

Experience rugged coastlines, soaring peaks, and paddleboarding in Kamaishi City

Traditional experiences, soul food, and folklore in Iwate, northern Japan

Your own Personal Wellness Retreat in Zao: Private hot-spring cabins, Japanese pork on the BBQ, and crafting with local nature

Experience Rural Japan Deep in the Countryside of Nagaoka, Niigata

Modern guesthouses, fighting kites, and fresh fruit on the west coast of Japan

Rural beauty and contemporary art in Tokamachi

Stay in a century-old guesthouse; steep yourself in local culture in Shunran-no-Sato

Immerse yourself in the centuries-old artisanal culture of Echizen

Learn about the history of lacquerware, expand your knowledge of traditional Japanese culture in Sabae, Fukui

Experience 'Shimi (natural freeze-drying)' food culture in a rural retreat surrounded by mountains: Chino City, Nagano Prefecture

Rest and Relaxation in Rural Japan: Iiyama in Nagano Prefecture

Take a trip to a 100-year-old traditional house in Shiga, where the beauty of the satoyama remains: Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture

Become a Master Sake Brewer in Saku:A firsthand look at brewery life, Saku’s history, and the shrine that ties it all together

Enjoy lakeside relaxation, soba noodles, and agricultural heritage in the rural town of Shinano, Nagano

Keeping the Samurai Spirit Alive in Fujino: Learn the “way of the warrior”, polish your sensibilities, and recharge with local produce barbequed on the hearth

Grab your surfboard and hit some of Japan's best waves

Discover the charm of food nurtured in a region blessed with plentiful water and natural greenery: Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.

Escape in an instant to Chichibu: The idyllic countryside retreat for adventure, rustic relaxation, and the food of champions in easy reach of Tokyo

Experience local art and food in one of the best 'ceramic villages' in Japan: Mashiko-machi, Tochigi Prefecture

Relax in traditional comfort and harvest wasabi in Yamanashi Prefecture

Wine, fruits, and pastoral delights in Yamanashi's Koshu Valley

Gain new perspectives on Japanese food and drink - Shizuoka-style

A close-up look at Japanese culture through Ukai, a traditional fishing method that has been practiced for 1,300 years in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture

Explore beautiful scenery, centuries-old crafts in Toyota

A Natural Retreat Just a Stone’s Throw from Kyoto and Nagoya: Hakusan-cho in Mie Prefecture

Discover tranquil forest paths, historic walks, and straw craft in a remote Japanese village

Spiritual Heights in Taiki: World-class Wagyu beef, historic hiking trails, and serene cycling

Discover Toba’s Female Free Divers on a One-Day Ama-Diver Tour

Live the Fisher’s Life in Idyllic Ine: Stay in a traditional bayside boathouse, and discover a unique way of life shaped by the waves

Kyoto thatched-roof dwellings transport you back in time

Enjoy incredible views of the Japan Sea; visit an idyllic Kyoto fishing village

Enjoy the Quiet Beauty of Kyoto’s Countryside: Fukuchiyama and Ayabe in Kyoto Prefecture

Green tourism and spiritual tradition in Kamiakizu

Forged from silver and community spirit-explore an area of history, tradition, and modern living in Shimane, Japan

Enjoy the old houses that retain the atmosphere of a lodging　district and satoyama landscape with all your senses: Yakage-cho, Okayama Prefecture

Explore natural beauty and scenic cycling in Onomichi, Hiroshima

Find Peace in the Halcyon Hills and Valleys of Rural Hiroshima

Laidback, active and luxurious - experience the many sides of Shodoshima Island, Kagawa

Enjoy breathtaking views, pristine beaches in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture

Cycle around the stunning Seto Inland Sea; enjoy hands-on activities on a farm

Traditional inns, crafts, and kabuki thrive in small-town Japan

Visit white-walled Streets and cherish beautiful crafts: Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Spend a beautiful moonlit night and wake up with the sunrise over Tachibana Bay: Mogi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture

Tradition and outdoor activities in Nagasaki’s forested city

Refresh mind and body on a history-steeped island

Discover hot springs and a spectacular gorge in the rural heart of Kyushu

Outdoor sports and local delicacies in Miyazaki's UNESCO biosphere reserves

Peacefully savor the bounty of the land in a town devoted to tea: Shintomi-cho, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture

Experience the Amami-Blue ocean and the island's unique culture with the islanders: Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture

Amami Oshima offers splendid scenery, unique cuisine

Farm stays, a samurai district, and over 10,000 wintering cranes in Izumi, Kagoshima

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