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JAPANKURU is bringing you the best of Japan, from an international creative team experiencing it first-hand and hoping to share it with the world. From unique travel destinations with millennia of history, to the best deals on great food, fun shopping, and relaxing hotels, find more on must-see tourist spots and hidden treasures frequented by locals, and guides for everything from Tokyo daytrips to road trips that explore the deepest reaches of Japan, plus pop culture, news, and more!

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A Side Trip to Saitama: Discovering “Little Edo”, Cafes, and the Railway Museum

To find some of Saitama’s hidden treasures, we consulted with those who know best: the JR staff at the local…
6 February 2024
9 mins

See Shimoda, Izu by Rail: Hot Springs, Seasonal Blooms & More (Part 2)

A trip from Tokyo to Izu’s city of Shimoda might be just the right distance for railway lovers, be it…
28 December 2023
16 mins

See Shimoda, Izu by Rail: Hot Springs, Seasonal Blooms & More (Part 1)

Make the planning process easy for your next cherry blossom trip to Japan. Hop on the JR East sightseeing Limited…
28 December 2023
16 mins

Fun Fukushima Train Trips: Geisha, Onsen & Samurai at Aizu Wakamatsu

With the Tadami Line back open since fall 2022, Aizu Wakamatsu is calling! And whether you’re planning to catch the…
17 April 2023
18 mins

Fun Fukushima Train Trips: From JR Fukushima Station along the Tohoku Main Line

Set off from JR Fukushima Station to find food, sake, scenery, and friendly faces of rural Japan along the Tohoku…
11 April 2023
7 mins

Tsubame-Sanjo 4: Cherry Blossoms & Spring Sightseeing

Go on a trip to Tsubamesanjo, a lesser-known JR EAST shinkansen station where springtime brings warm weather and pink cherry…
14 June 2021
7 mins

Tsubame-Sanjo 3: Nature in Niigata, Where Mountains Divide the Land & Sea

Go on a trip to Tsubamesanjo, a lesser-known JR EAST shinkansen station steps from Japan’s ancient forests, majestic mountains, and…
9 June 2021
8 mins

Tsubame-Sanjo 2: Cultural Experiences & Handicraft Workshops

Go on a trip to Tsubamesanjo, a lesser-known JR EAST shinkansen station in a part of Japan immersed in Japanese…
1 June 2021
11 mins

Tsubame-Sanjo 1: Local Artisans Who Beautifully Combine Tradition & Modernity

Go on a trip to Tsubamesanjo, a lesser-known JR EAST shinkansen station in a part of Japan where exquisite craftsmanship…
31 May 2021
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