Japan Autumn, Bird + Food pictures

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Discover what life was like for mountain farmers during the Edo period at this preserved rural village.

Discover what life was like for mountain farmers during the Edo period at this preserved rural village.

Naha’s lively main street is home to an array of superb restaurants, souvenir shops and galleries selling fine glassware. 

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.

Experience the typical community atmosphere at this historic seafood market, the place where you can get one of the best breakfasts in Sapporo.

Housed in a traditional Edo Period government complex, this interesting museum tells of Takayama\'s significance to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.

Recharge on stunning white beaches, walk around historic castles and visit one of the world’s largest aquariums on this tropical island in the south of Japan.

Explore the riverside neighborhoods, hot springs and ancient shrines of this regional city or go island hopping on Japan’s far southwestern coast.

Elegant gardens and ponds grace a scenic park filled with hundreds of irises in summer, while the zoo lets you get close to pandas and monkeys.

Recharge on stunning white beaches, walk around historic castles and visit one of the world’s largest aquariums on this tropical island in the south of Japan.

Discover one of the most spectacular natural landscapes on Okinawa and get close to deadly snakes at this diverse theme park.

The picturesque emblem of Yufuin, this geothermal lake has a remarkable beauty that is best appreciated when the air is chilly.

Spend a day reflecting on the atomic bombing that devastated Hiroshima in 1945 and discover the city’s mission for peace at this beautifully designed park in the city center.

Visit this seaside destination, which is home to ancient temples, peaceful gardens, beaches, exciting nightlife areas and lively shopping districts.

Discover one of the most spectacular natural landscapes on Okinawa and get close to deadly snakes at this diverse theme park.

Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen. 

Explore a charming seaside city and its renowned rose garden, which lies next to a protected wetlands area visited by numerous migratory birds.