Is Mt. Fuji worth visiting? Take a day trip from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji, hike in the Fuji Five Lakes region or even climb Mt. Fuji.| Japan Starts Here
Atami's glory days might be behind it, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth a visit. Here's how—and why—to spend a day in Atami.| Japan Starts Here
Shimoda beaches are rightfully known as the best beaches near Tokyo, providing a taste of Okinawa just hours from the capital.| Japan Starts Here
The good news? One half of my experience climbing Mt. Fuji was absolutely delightful. The bad news? The other half was literally hell on Earth.| Japan Starts Here
With Mt. Fuji on one side and some of Japan's best beaches on the other, the Izu Peninsula is a treasure. Here's my Izu Peninsula itinerary.| Japan Starts Here