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Hidden Gems
Discover places that don't appear in typical guidebooks. Local favorites, secret spots, and authentic experiences.
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Beautiful imagery that captures the essence of each location. See Japan through the lens of those who live there.
Local Stories
Every spot comes with a story. Learn the history, culture, and local tips that make each place special.
Explore Regions
From bustling Tokyo neighborhoods to Kyoto's historic streets
Featured Spots
Hand-picked locations that showcase the best of local Japan
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
嵐山竹林の小径
Walk through towering bamboo stalks that seem to reach the sky. Best experienced at dawn when the crowds haven't arrived.
Fushimi Inari Taisha
伏見稲荷大社
Thousands of vermillion torii gates wind up a sacred mountain. Come early morning to experience this magical place in peaceful solitude.
Gion Evening Stroll
祇園夜散歩
Kyoto's famous geisha district transforms after dark. Wooden machiya townhouses, lantern-lit streets, and if you're lucky, a glimpse of a geiko.
Hoppy Street
ホッピー通り
A lively alley of tiny bars and eateries where locals drink hoppy (beer-like beverage) and grill yakitori over charcoal. This is authentic Tokyo nightlife.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
清水寺
A wooden stage jutting out over a forested hillside offers stunning views of Kyoto. The journey through the traditional streets leading up is half the experience.
Nishiki Market
錦市場
Kyoto's 400-year-old kitchen. Five blocks of food stalls, specialty shops, and the best place to taste local ingredients and snacks.
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