This category lists personal travelogues, travel journals, and other sites which contain significant narrative content about trips to Japan.
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- A Trip to Japan Three engineers take a two week trip to Japan to see the source of all things electronic (and visit a few friends along the way). Some of the high points include Tokyo, Nikko, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Kyoto, Nara and Toyohashi.
- Journey to Japan Ric Getter's personal memoir of a two-week trip to Japan, his wife's homeland.
- Wayward Random - Japan Trip Details one person's first visit to Japan for two weeks in 1998. Includes a detailed journal and many photos.
- Dan's Adventure in Japan Perspectives from a Hospital Administration student from Iowa during a summer internship at Kameda Medical Center in Kamogawa City, Japan.
- Japan by Motorcycle Daily journal of a 7000km, 24-day motorcycle trip across Japan in 1999. Includes text and photos covering most regions including Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku.
- Joel and Robin's Trip to Japan Text and photos detailing a 2001 trip to Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima.
- Japan Trip Report Short travel report concentrating on cultural and other notable topics from the author's perspective.
- An American Visit to Japan, 1923 This is the diary kept by the maintainer's grandfather on his visit to Japan from August 6 to September 10, 1923. An idyllic travelogue culminating in the cataclysmic Tokyo Earthquake and Fire.
- Black Ant's Tanka Journey to Japan English language tanka and haiku sequence from a poetry journey to Japan.
- Leo's Travels in Japan Leo covers Tokyo, Kamakura, Wadayama, Kinosaki, Himeji, Hattoji, Okayama and Ushimado on his 1998 trip and visits Kanazawa and Kyoto in 2004.
- Jeremy's Japan Trip Includes flight schedule, travel log and many photographs of Jeremy's trip through Tokyo, Kamakura and Kyoto.
- Japan Trip 1998 Details of a 1998 trip to the Tokyo area to visit friends and in-laws.
- Bilder Book Japan Mostly pictorial travelogue of a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto. Site is bilingual in English/German.
- Japan on $1000 per Day The Tognazzini's spend two weeks in Japan where they would eat poisonous fish, sleep at mountain inns, and travel the length of Japan's main island, leaving a trail of hundred dollar bills like Hansel and Gretel's trail of bread crumbs.
- My Trip to Japan Details of a sumo oriented trip to Japan in 1998. Includes pictures of several top athletes.
- Tom and Jana's Japan Journal The journal and photos from Tom Goetz and Jana Neighbors' 2001 trip to Japan.
- Oniko Goes To Japan Includes Japan travel diary detailing travel to Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Yamagata, and Saigoku (Kansai).
- Rash in Japan 1999 Journey report for a 1999 trip to Tokyo and some nearby areas.
- Our Discovery of Japan and its Culture A visit to Japan in 2001 by the parents of a girl teaching English in Chiba.
- My Trip to Japan Narrative and pictures from David Goldsmiths' trip to Japan in January 2000.
- Japan Trip 1998 Daily journal and photos from teen's trip to Japan.
- Seven Days in Hokkaido Intrepid traveler, Angus Tin, searches his soul in Hokkaido.
- Joseph's Tales from Japan In October 2000, Joseph Tame decided to take a break from life in the Swiss Alps and travels through Hokkaido, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya and Tokyo.
- Yakushima Details of a one-man backpacking expedition on the island of Yakushima in Kyushu.
- Birdwatching Trip Report Report from a birdwatching trip to Japan in early 2002.
- A Second Trip To Japan A three week trip starting in the southern city of Kumamoto, visiting 11 different cities finishing in Tokyo. Highlights include the festivals in Kyoto, Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Miyajima, Matsumoto and hot springs in Kyushu.
- Blue Skies, No Sushi Eric has enlightening experiences in Japan while expounding on the benefits of Open Source and Linux.
- JG's Japan Trip Report John Greene visits Japan to see seven Phish concerts in 2000.
- Japan Gourmet Expedition Travelogue with detailed descriptions and photos of the food (e.g. sushi, okonomiyaki, sukiyaki, natto, shiokara, shirako, ramen, soba, tendon). Places visited: Tokyo, Nikko, Yonezawa, Kyoto.
- Solo Japan Travel report from a Finn who visited Japan in November 2002 for 14 days. Thoughts, experiences, photographs, tips and links.
- Weill in Japan Chronicles a student's six-week homestay and attendance of International Christian University's Summer Courses in Japanese.
- Japan by Maciej Swulinski Travel photographs with commentary. Visited many historical sites in Nara Kyoto and Nikko.
- Hikaru's Boring Place on the Net Accounts of various trips to Japan in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2004.
- Japan Tour Daily travel report from Japan with photos and interesting details about the culture
- More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan About traveling off the beaten tracks in Japan, including articles on Japanese culture, nature, history, art
- Japanese Ties Stories of travels through Japan, especially Sapporo and Kyoto
- Budget Trouble Blog about travel in Japan, focused on Japanese festivals.
- A Better Life in Japan Tips and tricks to live better in Japan.
- The Soul of Japan This site is dedicated to traveling, hot-springs, sake and food, all in Japan.
- Curious Japan Interesting posts and photos discovered from traveling in Japan.
- Tokyo Story Blog about life in one of the world's biggest, most exhilarating cities.
- Muza-chan's Gate to Japan Blog of a seasoned traveler. Includes travel notes, trip reports, daily photos, essays about Japanese customs and traditions, facts, trivia and music.
- BURARI JAPAN Blog about my trip to Japan and other items of general interest regarding Japan and the Japanese culture.
- Lazy Hiker Photo Journal A travel photo journal from Japan
- Brendan Paull in Japan Experiences of Brendan Paull living in Japan, specifically cycling, mountain climbing and travelling.
- Goya Republic Travel blog about Okinawa
- Portraits of an Island People Photo-essay's Chronicling Life in Okinawa Japan
- Samurai Dave: The Roving Ronin Report Travel, history, festivals, socio-political commentaries and stories on cultural activities.
- Where Mt. Fuji meets Matterhorn Japan explained from the inside with a global viewpoint
- Fukuoka Dreaming A blog about how to see Fukuoka through the eyes of a local and the curiosity of a tourist
- A Canadian In Kobe Thoughts and stories from a Canadian living in Kobe Japan.
- Elf Junction, Ink Details one person's six months as an English teacher in Japan. Includes pictures from, among others, Tokyo, Kyoto, Kamakura, Hiroshima and Miyajima.
- Gregory Melle's Year 2000 Travelogue - Japan Travelogue for Japan portion of Greg's "BIG 2000 TRIP."
- Kintaro Walks Japan Video documenting the journey of a young American across Japan in search of his lost birthplace.
- Rodger Swan's Chanel Collection of short videos from an English Teacher traveling in various parts of Japan
- Japan Trip Guide Trip guide for Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe
- Blog Japan of a Gaijin The journey of Aala, a young traveler in Japan. Discover this country with him and learn a lot about its culture and history.
- Travel Adventures: Japan Contains many stories and pictures - each of which can be enlarged and sent as a postcard for free. Links to travel sites.
- Ghost of Matsubara photo blog Collection of photos taken by an American Musician in Japan.
- Zooming Japan A close-up view on living and traveling in Japan provided by a German woman who's been living in Japan since 2008 and travelled to all 47 Japanese prefectures.