Yamanashi

Secret tourist stop in Japan has a lift car that whisks you away to a mystery mountain destination

If you haven’t visited a Michi no Eki roadside station in Japan yet, you’re missing out. 

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Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away

Sloping elevator transports you to a magical world in the sky. 

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Craft your own edible Mt. Fuji with Yamanashi’s Blue Udon

Udon is going through its blue period.

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A daytime visit to Tokyo’s “station of despair” to look for demon lairs【Photos】

Just because this trip to Otsuki didn’t go as planned doesn’t mean it didn’t go well.

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Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best sakura site in Yamanashi Prefecture!

Local tip-off takes us to a hanami cherry blossom viewing site that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.

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This secret spring flower-viewing spot in Japan is yet to be discovered by international tourists

Escape the crowds at this spectacular hidden “togenkyo”.

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The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about

The best seasonal events and hidden sites for an unforgettable hanami experience.

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Cost to climb Mt. Fuji doubles, some hikers may have to pass test before getting on trail

Price to climb Mt Fuji doubles from Yamanashi side, Shizuoka side to charge tolls for first time.

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Mt Fuji Radar Dome Museum puts you inside a blizzard at the summit

A simulation for the summit-curious that’ll literally blow you away.

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Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards

Tensions run high as town grapples to avoid a major accident.

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Gem hunting: A top Japanese activity more tourists need to know about

Walk away with garnets, amethysts, rubies and sapphires at this little-known tourist spot.

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Landlocked Japanese prefecture creates a new kind of fish, so how does it taste as sashimi?

That might look like salmon, but it’s actually Fujinosuke.

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Does the Blue Mt Fuji Curry taste as terrifying as it looks?

We go on a trek to conquer this mountain of curry, and end up learning something in the process.

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Visiting the Kikyoya Shingen Mochi theme park takes some planning–but it’s a stop worth making!

Learn from our mistakes to make the best of your visit to this Yamanashi attraction!

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Starbucks Japan brings back three regional-exclusive Jimoto Frappuccinos for a limited time

Only three prefectures have been deemed worthy of a re-release. 

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Sweet mochi beer? Yamanashi sweets maker teams up with craft brewer for Kuromitsu Black

Far Yeast Brewing takes inspiration from Shingen Mochi for a unique new craft beer.

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The poop ice cream to end all poop ice creams


This weird Japanese dessert flushes all the others down the drain. 

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We retreat for a day of rejuvenation at Green Hill Yatsugatake recreation facility in Yamanashi

The rec facility is open to anyone for reservations and boasts grounds that are 7.5 times the size of Tokyo Dome.

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A creepy, unplanned visit to a Japanese ghost town…with ice cream!【Photos】

A trip to Kiyosato on “the train line closest to the heavens.”

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It’s eco-friendly AND delicious! Popular Yamanashi sweet now comes in an edible container

This tasty sweet is now easier to eat…but the edible package version is harder to find.

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