A small port on the Sea of Japan, Sakata is full of culture, cuisine and character, and devoid of tourists. Of course it's worth visiting!| Japan Starts Here
Whether on a day trip or overnight, it's easy to visit Japan's best onsen hot spring—Takaragawa Onsen—from Tokyo.| Japan Starts Here
When you head to far eastern Hokkaido in winter, you're faced with an important choice: Should you visit Kushiro, Abashiri or both?| Japan Starts Here
Asahikawa is Japan's coldest city and the hub of central Hokkaido, but should you go there during your trip?| Japan Starts Here
Spice up your time in Sapporo with day trips, whether you spend a morning in Noboribetsu Onsen or an evening in Otaru.| Japan Starts Here