Planning the trip across Japan isn't easy before you know the maps and transportations. In this video, I explain the tips upon planning a trip and some sample itineraries of Japan trip. (Tokyo Kenchan)

As the intense late-summer heat lingers, Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is drawing attention for extending its popular “Summer Splash” event until October 1st. (News On Japan)

With all trails officially closed from midnight on September 11th, Mt. Fuji has entered its winter closure period, marking the end of the 2025 climbing season. Despite the restrictions, some foreign tourists have been seen ignoring the rules and pushing ahead with their climbs. (News On Japan)

A male hiker was killed in a brown bear attack on Mount Rausu on August 14, and authorities now expect the mountain’s main trail to remain closed until 2026 on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido. (News On Japan)