Located at the base of the Natsudomari Peninsula facing Mutsu Bay in Aomori Prefecture at the northern edge of the main island of Honshu, Asamushi Onsen has been one of the renowned onsen in the Tohok…

Access from Tokyo JR Ueno Sta. -> 45 min. by limited express/about 75 min. by local train -> JR Tsukuba Sta. TX Akihabara Sta. -> 45 min. -> TX Tsukuba Sta. Selected as one of the greatest cycling rou…

Located in Musashino City, the western part of Tokyo, Kichijoji can be accessed by train from Shinjuku in about 15 minutes. With a big park, department stores, shopping streets, and yokocho districts …

Located at the foot of Mount Nyuto in Akita Prefecture, the Tohoku Region, Nyuto Onsen Village is a nature-rich resort which is home to seven hot spring inns. Stretching across the neighboring area, T…

We introduce information about the opening of new facilities and high-profile top-pick topics in Japan! Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture): GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Opening on December 19, 2020 A “moving G…

att.JAPAN, a magazine offering various tourism information across Japan, has launched a special issue att.NAGANO 2020-2021, featuring Nagano Prefecture. Click here to download our digital book. https:…

Located on the western side of the mainland, Hiroshima Prefecture shares borders with Okayama, Tottori, Shimane, and Yamaguchi prefectures, with the south side facing the Seto Inland Sea. Famous for I…

Wakayama Prefecture’s historic flagship attraction, Wakayama Castle, was a residential castle of the Kishu Tokugawa family, one of the three branch families of the Tokugawa, based in the Kishu Domain …

The Best Performance Prize Title: Waterfall of Spring Taken by Yumiko Masaoka (Japan) Place: Miharu no Takizakura in Fukushima Pref. Date: April 15, 2019 Comment: I was so impressed with the splendid …

Known as home to TOKYO SKYTREE℠, Sumida now features some new must-see attractions that opened in 2020. The list of these trending spots includes Sumida River Walk and TOKYO mizumachi, which were newl…

What comes into your mind as typical sweets in Kyoto? Many people may say wagashi with matcha, azuki red beans, or so on. However, there are now many Japanese sweets in Kyoto, which can be enjoyed in …

Writer: Ayumi Koiwai Farm has extensive grounds and is located near the bottom of Mount Iwate in Iwate Prefecture, in the Tohoku area. With opportunities to come in contact with animals and nature, en…

Where can you enjoy viewing sakura cherry blossoms on your next trip? We will introduce some sakura-viewing spots recommended by the att.JAPAN editors! Hokkaido: A big weeping cherry tree at the Hoki-…

Shimanami Kaido Umashima Island Cycling is one of the most popular leisure activities in the world! There are many cycling routes that cater for all levels, from serious cyclists to beginners. Among t…

Have you heard of a food called “so” (蘇), which has been much talked about on SNS this spring in Japan? This delicious “so” can be made easily at home. It is a perfect way to enjoy your time staying h…

Iizaka Onsen is located in Fukushima City, an inland area of Fukushima Prefecture. Recognized as one of the three best hot springs in Oshu (the Tohoku area’s old name) and described in “Oku no Hosomic…

Since its foundation about 2,000 years ago, Ise Jingu Shrine has been worshipped as the honso, the most sacred of all shrines in Japan. It is also affectionately called “Oise-san.” Ise Jingu Shrine, s…

Did you know that there are “mysterious islands” in Tokyo, about 1,000 kilometers to the south of central Tokyo? The Ogasawara Islands consist of about 30 islands, including Chichijima and Hahajima Is…

In consideration with the current situation caused by COVID-19, we have decided to change the publishing date of “att.JAPAN issue 92” from July 10, 2020 to November 10, 2020. At the same time, the res…

Currently, as countermeasures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, business hours have been changed at various places, including sightseeing facilities, and many events have been postponed or cancel…

Funabashi City, in Chiba Prefecture, is located between Tokyo and Narita Airport. The area around Funabashi Station, and the area facing Tokyo Bay are home to all kinds of shops, restaurants and amuse…

After the cherry blossom season, the season of radiant greenery begins. In May, the temperature starts to rise in Fukushima prefecture, covering it in the fresh greenery of the surrounding trees and m…

Funabashi City, in Chiba Prefecture, is located between Tokyo and Narita Airport. The area around Funabashi Station, and the area facing Tokyo Bay are home to all kinds of shops, restaurants and amuse…

Producing many great manga artists—including the late Takashi Yanase, the famous as the creator of Anpanman— Kochi Prefecture is a perfect place to go for drives, with many places to enjoy the grand n…

Violet Evergarden the Movie ©暁佳奈・京都アニメーション／ヴァイオレット・エヴァーガーデン製作委員会 This popular series has been broadcast worldwide on Netflix, along with the TV anime series released in 2018. This movie is a continuat…

Tokyo presents various aspects, from clusters of high-rise buildings to shrines and to parks filled with trees. If you are interested in the lives of the local people living in Tokyo, take a train and…

Ueda Dentetsu Bessho Line and Bessho Onsen Located in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, Bessho Onsen is an old hot spring town with more than 1,000 years of history. Because the original charm of the hot …

In Kyoto, the best time to view cherry blossoms (sakura) is from late March to mid-April. Various kinds of tasty and cute sakura sweets will be available only for this period. Get some sakura sweets t…

Have you ever walked through the town of Nishi-nippori? Nishi-nippori Station is where many lines converge, including the JR Yamanote, Keihintohoku, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Nippori/Toneri lines. Altho…

Written by Ayumi The representative feature of spring in Japan is hanami (cherry blossoms viewing). It is forecasted that the blooming will occur earlier than usual in 2020. I guess some people are lo…