October 1, 2015
WE LOVE JAPAN
A journey to Japan’s hidden beauties
In October 2015, two travel bloggers set out from opposite ends of Japan to uncover 31 lesser-known places and experiences.
Follow their journeys from Hokkaido and Kyushu to their meeting point in Itoigawa.
Stories from the journey
October 2, 2015
Trekking in Shiretoko National Park
October 3, 2015
Aoshima, island of the gods
October 4, 2015
Climbing Mount Tarumae
October 5, 2015
Taketa - a story of water
October 6, 2015
Exploring Ainu Culture in Nibutani
October 7, 2015
Okawachiyama, village of the secret kilns
October 8, 2015
Japan's Most Scenic Train Line
October 9, 2015
Toilets and robots in Kitakyushu
October 10, 2015
The Abandoned Osarizawa Mine
October 11, 2015
Shunan's industrial coastline
October 12, 2015
Kitayamazaki Cliffs
October 13, 2015
The Kuniga Coast of the Oki Islands
October 14, 2015
Oysters and more on the Karakuwa Peninsula
October 15, 2015
Ogijima, a small island with plenty of character
October 16, 2015
Omoshiroyama Kogen to Yamadera
October 17, 2015
Wakame farming in Naruto
October 18, 2015
Hiking in Urabandai
October 19, 2015
Ryujin Onsen, the mountain retreat of the daimyo
October 20, 2015
Seven Colors of Hot Springs in Shiobara
October 21, 2015
Smoked bonito and other delicacies in Ise Shima
October 22, 2015
Kokia and Cosmos at Hitachi Seaside Park
October 23, 2015
A different Kyoto - forestry in Keihoku
October 24, 2015
Soy Sauce Connections in Choshi
October 25, 2015
Fifteen million autumns in Miyazu
October 26, 2015
Wasabi Farming on the Izu Peninsula
October 27, 2015
Eating my way around Mount Hakusan
October 28, 2015
The Outdoors of Minakami
October 29, 2015
Nanto, home of faith and woodcarving
October 30, 2015
Art Around Lake Kizakiko
October 31, 2015