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Located on the west coast of Kyushu, Nagasaki Prefecture is relatively small. It consists of hundreds of islands surrounded by the sea. Due to its unique location and the ancient history of the city of Nagasaki, which is a vital port of Japan, this area is extremely interesting in contrasts […]

Nagano Prefecture, which is called the “Roof of Japan”, is located in the center of the country. The region, where the Japanese Alps soar skyward, is known for its amazing skiing season and the 1998 Winter Olympics. The warmer months in Nagano are just as exceptional, with world-class hiking opportunities […]

Miyazaki, a prefecture in Japan, in the southeastern part of about. Kyushu. The area is 7.7 thousand km2. Population 1 million people (1973, estimate), including 62% urban. The administrative center is the city of Miyazaki. The basis of the economy is agriculture. Over 70% of peasant farms cultivated less than […]

Long known as the cradle of Japanese culture, Nara City is located in the center of Honshu in the south of Lake Biwa in an idyllic setting surrounded by high hills, dense forests and farmland. With a wealth of historic buildings and its treasures of art, it attracts over a […]

The province of Niigata, famous for its mountainous landscapes, became the place where the first mutations in the color of the carp appeared. What was the reason for this? According to one version, this could be facilitated by a constant, but not strong, radiation background, often present in areas with […]

In Japan, Okayama is considered an important transportation and educational center. This city has a rich cultural heritage and a complex history. Okayama has been leading its history since 1889. Over time, it has become a major industrial center. The Second World War did not bypass many Japanese cities. Okayama […]

The western part of Miyagi is part of the Ou mountain range, which turns to the east into hilly terrain, and then into the coastal plain. The main rivers – Abukuma and Kitakami – flow from west to east. The northern coast has a highly indented relief, the southern one […]

Japan is rich in legends and fairy tales, which often enrich the experience of traveling to certain regions. Many are associated with specific areas, such as Momotaro (Peach Boy) in Okayama Prefecture, but more often than not, most areas have their own assortment of local folklore. Naturally, northern Kyoto prefecture, […]

Surrounded by the hills of central Honshu, Kyoto is one of the largest cities in Japan and the educational center of western Japan, with several universities and institutions of higher education. Despite being one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, it has managed to retain much of the atmosphere of […]