8 Culture Tokaen Wisteria Garden Elizabeth S Tokaen in Kasukabe City is renowned for ancient wisteria said to be planted by Buddhist sage Kobo Daishi.1000 year old vines ...
Culture A National Special Natural Monument in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's sole representative on the nation's Special Natural Monument listing is an 800-year old cherry tree stump. Though the...
Culture Northern Chiba Temples Elizabeth S Chiba Prefecture's northern region is easily accessible from Tokyo and Narita. It's also chock full of historical, architectu...
30 Culture Wood Crafts of Japan Elena Lisina A variety of wood products are found in Japan. Furniture, traditional shoes, dishes, musical instruments, lamps, souvenirs an...
Food Kikuya Sweets Shop in Noda City Elizabeth S Kikuya is a charming little wagashi, Japanese sweets, shop in Noda City. Kikuya's unique confections include Noda City's famo...
Food Visiting Mikan Orchards in Arida Alena Eckelmann Mikan (satsuma mandarin) orchards in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture, date back to the beginning of the Edo Period (1600) and...
Activities Kawachi Wisteria Tunnels Tristan Scholze The wisteria tunnels and surrounding gardens of Kawachi Fuji-en draw flower enthusiasts from around the world each spring to ...
Culture Things to Do in Tsuruoka City Tom Roseveare Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014, Tsuruoka can be proud of having a diverse food culture thanks to the...
Activities Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Held annually from mid-February through until late March, the Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival showcases the beauty of around 1000...
10 Culture Jindaiji Botanical Garden In Tokyo Sandeep Casi Nature at it's best at the Jindaiji Botanical Garden.
