Travel

Ryokan, as traditional Japanese hotels are known, can be called old-fashioned Japanese inns, and are found all over Japan, especially in hot springs resorts.

If you find yourself traveling around Miyazaki City, you may come across a peculiar sight: giant structures covered in daikon radishes sitting in the middle of fields.

Though mountain hiking might not be on the top of the list for your getaway destinations, a breath of fresh air and lush green forests make a trip for some exercise worthwhile.

For those of you venturing out in town on Feb. 3, be sure to watch out for flying beans and fleeing ogres. The Japanese celebrate Setsubun, which literally means “change of seasons,” on this day to kick off the preparation for the upcoming planting season.

You may be from the North and have no problem with dealing with the winter chill of Japan. But the temperature can get low enough to make some of you shiver!

Besides the ski resorts, there are many places in Japan where you, your family and friends can skate, sled or just play in the snow.