Visit Japan International

25/09/2026

Did you know Japan’s oden changes from region to region?🍢✨
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Kanazawa oden is a local specialty made with a savory broth enriched by fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and regional ingredients unique to the area. Choose your favorite items from the steaming pot, then enjoy them at the counter while chatting with the owner or locals. Each shop has its own broth and signature ingredients, making every bowl a delicious way to experience everyday life in Kanazawa🥢💛
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Would you stop by for a bowl?😋
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📍 Kanazawa Oden / Ishikawa
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25/09/2026

Blink and you might miss this island escape!👀✨
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Just off Ishigaki Island, Phantom Island appears at low tide, revealing a sweep of white sand surrounded by turquoise sea. Nearby, snorkel through crystal-clear waters among colorful fish and coral reefs for a glimpse of Okinawa’s rich marine life🪸🐠
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Save this slice of paradise!📌
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📍 Ishigaki Island Snorkeling Tour / Okinawa
https://www.wamazing.com/activity/detail/5531
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24/09/2026

Ever seen autumn turn a lakeshore crimson?🍁✨
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At Lake Notoro, fields of glasswort transform into a vivid red carpet from late August to late September, creating a striking contrast with the blue sky and calm lakeside scenery. Walk along the wooden boardwalks and take in one of eastern Hokkaido’s most unique autumn views🌿
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Save this seasonal scene for later!
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📍 Lake Notoro / Hokkaido
https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1860/
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📸 IG @ ____amerinco____
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24/09/2026

What do sake, miso, cheese and craft b**r have in common?🍶🧀
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In Maniwa, fermentation is more than a culinary tradition — it’s part of everyday life. Discover the time-honored techniques behind sake and miso alongside makers crafting cheese, w**e, and b**r, and taste your way through a culture unique to this corner of Okayama✨
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Save this foodie stop for your next trip!
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📌Note:
Planning a sake brewery visit? Please avoid eating natto on the day of your visit and, ideally, for around a week beforehand, as natto bacteria can interfere with the brewing process.
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📍 Fermentation in Maniwa / Okayama
https://www.maniwa.or.jp/en/hacco/
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20/09/2026

What if you could step into Japan’s past — and stay the night?🏡❄️
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Go beyond sightseeing in the World Heritage villages of Gokayama:
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✅ Stay in a traditional gassho-style farmhouse🏡
✅ Gather around the irori hearth for a meal🔥
✅ Sleep beneath magnificent wooden beams🌙
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Built for life amid deep mountain snow, Gokayama’s farmhouses are just the beginning. Taste local food, discover age-old music and crafts, and experience a culture shaped by life in the mountains.
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👇 Tap the link to discover Gokayama!
https://www.japan.travel/en/blog/gokayama-a-world-heritage-stay-in-japans-mountain-villages/
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Discover Gokayama’s UNESCO-listed gassho-style villages through traditional house stays, Kokiriko performances, local crafts, mountain cuisine, and scenic landscapes in rural Toyama.

18/09/2026

Have you ever followed the path of an ancient pilgrimage?🌿⛩️
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Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine marks the traditional destination of the UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage. Climb the stone steps to its peaceful wooden shrine buildings, where nature and spirituality come together in a uniquely Japanese setting. There, look up at one of Japan’s largest torii gates rising against an open backdrop of sky and greenery🍃
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Would you visit as part of a Kumano Kodo journey?
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📍 Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine / Wakayama�
https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/980/
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📸 IG @ bibita_films
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18/09/2026

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🌸 180 Days to Go Until GREEN×EXPO 2027 Opens! 🌸
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The countdown has begun to a future surrounded by flowers and greenery.
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GREEN×EXPO 2027 will open on March 19, 2027, in Yokohama, Kanagawa.
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More than 10 million flowers and plants will create a truly special landscape filled with color and nature.
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Tunku Tunku is also getting ready and looking forward to meeting all of you soon ✨
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📅GREEN×EXPO 2027 is coming to Yokohama on March 19, 2027.
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🌱 What are you most looking forward to at GREEN×EXPO 2027?
Tell us in the comments!
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17/09/2026

Did you know Japan is home to one of its best-preserved historic post towns?🏮
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Step back in time at Narai-juku, where nearly one kilometre of beautifully preserved wooden buildings lines a historic trade route. Wander along the stone-paved street to browse traditional lacquerware shops, visit historic sake breweries, and enjoy handmade soba, all in a town where history remains part of everyday life.
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Would you slow down and spend a day exploring Narai-juku?🍶✨
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📍 Narai-juku / Nagano
https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1366/
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📸 IG @ mottytravel_jp
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16/09/2026

Looking for a different side of Japan?✨
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From mid-September to late October each year, Hana no Eki Sera transforms into a sea of around five million cosmos flowers, blanketing the hillsides in shades of pink and white. On early mornings when conditions are just right, a sea of clouds may appear beyond the blooms, creating the breathtaking illusion of flowers floating above the sky.
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Would you add this seasonal spectacle to your Japan itinerary?🌸☁️
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📍 Hana no Eki Sera / Hiroshima
📸 IG @ sukko501029
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15/09/2026

Straight into a moat-side castle scene!🏯
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Originally built in the late 16th century, Hiroshima Castle rises above a wide moat, with its elegant five-story keep reflected in the water. Circle the moat to discover weathered stone walls, tree-filled grounds, and ever-changing views from every angle🌿💧 While you're there, take a short walk to nearby Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja Shrine, a peaceful spot to explore alongside the castle.
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Save this for your Japan trip!📌
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📍 Hiroshima Castle / Hiroshima
https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/146/
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📸 IG @ k.shinji_films
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