The lesser-explored prefecture of Ibaraki offers visitors a range of experiences, such as the opportunity to bungee jump at Ryujin Suspension Bridge, which sits 330ft above Ryujin Lake in Hitachiota.
From sacred rituals to daily life, explore rural Japan a century ago through National Geographic’s vivid photos.
Hiking on the Nakasendo trail in the Gifu and Nagano Prefectures of central Japan, I encounter more Buddhist jizo statues, waterfalls with ancient lore, and family farms than people. Such is the ...