For an off-the-beaten-path summer activity, head out to Saitama to the foothills above the bedroom community of Hanno and discover not only beautiful waterfalls, but waterfalls you can climb. Well, perhaps with some experience or an experienced guide who can anchor a rope for you while you scale waterfalls between 3 and 15 meters high….
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Tohoku Week – Yamadera
Editors Note: We’re back from vacation and celebrating with a week of posts about our vacation destination: Tohoku! Beat the summer heat of Tokyo and the wall-to-wall crowds of Kyoto and visit Tohoku in northern Japan instead! Located just a half hour outside of Yamagata city in the Prefecture of the same name, Yamadera literally means…
富士山 Mt. Fuji
For a couple months in Winter, Mt. Fuji is often visible from many locations in Tokyo at a suitable altitude, including Skytree, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Roppongi Hills. While Mt. Fuji is probably the icon of Japan, it is surprisingly shy about appearing. Winter is the most likely season to see Mt. Fuji…
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