Inaka Weekends

Did you know that 81% of Japan's land mass is covered with either forests or farms? While the Japanese word Inaka (meaning countryside, rural area, the sticks) doesn't mandate any strict guidelines on population size, distance from Tokyo, soil quality, etc., I do try to avoid concrete and squishy trains in my explorations into Inaka. To make Inaka as accessible as possible, I've tried to include helpful Japanese phrases and English website links. I can't promise inner peace, but hopefully these day- or weekend-long adventures will make Monday morning more bearable.

Tags: Tokyo, Weekend Trips, rural countryside, Train, Bus

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