Culture Takato Castle Ruins Park Bryan Baier A park with more than 1500 pink sakura trees where Takato Castle once stood. It's on the list of 100 best sakura viewing loca...
Activities Paragliding with the Wind Kids Bryan Baier Get started or progress at Paragliding at the Tainai Ski Area, the cheapest big thrill anywhere
Activities Narusawa Ice Cave and Wind Cave Joe Peters A visit to the Narusawa Ice Cave and the Wind Cave near Lake Sai in Yamanashi Prefecture
Culture Nagoya Festival 2026 Chris Glenn Nagoya's annual parade of the three heroes of the warring States Period
Activities Mount Omuro, Izu Peter Sidell In the center of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mount Omuro offers fine views in every direction, and the ...
Activities Fujimidai Highlands Justin Dart From Fujimidai, a small peak in the shadow of Mt. Ena, on a clear day you can see across the southern Alps to the small trian...
Accommodation Sumiyoshiya Hotel in Teradomari Rufus Starbuck Ryokan style hotel with great sea views close to the wide Teradomari beaches. Fantastic fresh seafood makes for a delicious d...
Activities Awashima Island Bryan Baier Awashima is a small, remote island with amazing scenery and clear blue water perfect for snorkeling.
11 Activities Kisami-Ohama Beach, Shimoda, Izu Nicole Bauer Kisami-Ohama Beach near Shimoda has crystal clear waters, lots of white sand and a very natural setting—no large road or big ...
Activities Kanzanji Lanterns & Fireworks 2026 Anonymous A fireworks display in the Kanzanji area of Lake Hamana
