Surrounded by scenic mountains, Aizu-Wakamatsu in western Fukushima Prefecture is a bustling former castle town with friendly locals deeply proud of their history and culture. The region is known for its pristine landscapes, quality sake, traditional crafts, and rich...
In late September and early October, Unique Japan Tours joined a familiarization trip organised by the Japan National Tourist Organisation. The purpose of these trips is to introduce new, unique places in Japan to promote trips there. The familiarization trip (or...
Japan Discovered Cherry Blossom Tour Feedback from Tour Leader by Yuki Ito “We finished the April Japan Discovered tour a few weeks ago. Each participant had his/her own highlights of the tour, but the group was able to particularly enjoy 2 seasonal highlights —...
It’s getting closer and closer to the cherry blossom season in Japan. Not forgetting about last weeks horrific tsunami and constant reminder of the thousands of people who have lost their lives, it is up to us to keep reminding the world how beautiful a country...
