Japan: Okinawa [PART 3]

No matter where you go and no matter how long you've been recognized this country is, Japan is always has something that will amazed us. We already knew Japanese culture so long from every medias. The temples, maiko, anime, manga, to hentai are totally shaped our mind about its original culture.

Not surprise if we always see some travel or trips about Japan, but they are Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka only. How if we discuss another destinations instead of those three boring places?

You'll be amazed if you just recognized the landscape of Okinawa Prefecture.
Located on the southern part of Japan's mainland, floating peacefully on the bluish ocean of Pacific, Okinawa Archipelago is a truly magnificent wonder of nature. Pretty different with the mainland's sight, Okinawa boasts pristine and serene beaches which similar to sight of Southeast Asia.

So if you need time for yourself just alone or escaping the bustling city, Okinawa is the right place to regain your fresh mind peacefully.

*Want to know where the place is? Just simply look carefully below each pictures*

Akajima (Aka Island), Kerama Islands

Japan: Honshu [PART 2]

The main island of Honshu has become the largest and the most populated. Also the home of both widely-known culture trends: traditional and modern which attract ton of tourists every time. Recently, Japan decided to promote their tourism to the world, since it will become the host of 2020 Olympic Games.

The impact can also be seen in my country. Japan travel fairs are often held every month in different places in Jakarta, such as: malls and exhibition halls. Events and various competitions also were held by internet media or television. All those struggles are for the sake of every eyes in the world will be set into Japan only in next 4 years from now.

Now, everyone know what kind of country Japan is. But not many of them know the true Japan is. They just recognize the country only in its skin without knowing any deeper. I took example for the tourist destinations. Most of people merely know destinations in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka only. yes, Honshu is a large island which contains so many unexplored places by ordinary tourists.

So here are, travel destinations in Honshu island which you may never heard before:

Takaragawa Onsen, Fujiwara, Minakami, Tone, Gunma Prefecture

Japan: Hokkaido [PART 1]

Japan is a unique and beautiful country. This rising sun country has been known as the country of great harmony, since it can maintain its traditional and modern culture. Many people have fallen in love to this country recently, and they wished to visit there some time.

But Antimainstream Travel will not post about any cultures in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka which had invaded by many tourists every time. We will take you to discover the northernmost major island. The wild land of Hokkaido.

Nearly untouched by man, the east region of Hokkaido boasts picturesque natural landscape and wildlife. This island is really suitable for some people who crave for peaceful and natural life.

So here are some most amazing landscapes of Hokkaido:

Sounkyo Gorge, Daisetsuzan National Park, Kamikawa