10 Culture Seigan-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Not far from Utsunomiya station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Seigan-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple with a range of intere...
Activities Shiraito Falls Christmas Session 2026-2027 Lynda Hogan Shiraito falls are located in Karuizawa, Nagano. They are lit up during select periods during the winter. The first of those ...
10 Culture Fuse Benten Temple Elizabeth S Fuse Benten, a Shingon Buddhist temple to honor Benzaiten founded in 807, is one of the Kanto San Benten, or Three Benzaiten ...
Culture Takaoka Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Japanese lacquerware, or Shikki, has gained popularity around the world. Takaoka is one of Japan's famous lacquerware product...
Activities Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan (2026) Joanna Ligon Discover 40 of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond this spring!
6 Culture Autumn at Yahiko Shrine Kim Bergström Yahiko Shrine in Niigata is a popular spot to pray for love and good fortune. It's also particularly popular in autumn when t...
Area Hanamaki Tom Roseveare Hanamaki offers a collection of hot spring areas in central Iwate prefecture, including the Hanamaki Onsen, Dai, Shidodaira, ...
Activities Horai Bridge in Shimada Reiko Senna In Shimada, close to Shizuoka in central Japan, Horai Bridge is the world's longest wooden pedestrian bridge.
Shopping Imoko no Sato Road Station Market Amanda Ho Imoko no Sato Road Station offers grade A5 Omi beef, local saba sushi and more.
Area Tono Japan Travel Tono is a small city located in Tohoku's Iwate prefecture. Known as the City of Folklore, Tono is well-known for its abundant...
