Activities Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Kim Bergström Tucked away in the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture, Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain is a rare spring destination where trav...
Activities Spring Destinations and Events in Niigata Kim Bergström Niigata is often celebrated for its world-class winter sports, with heavy snowfall creating perfect conditions for skiing and...
Activities Chichibu Shibazakura Festival 2027 Kim Bergström One of the best places in the Kanto region to enjoy shibazakura is at Hitsujiyama Park, where the annual Chichibu Shibazakura...
Culture Sayama Inariyama Prefectural Park Lynda Hogan Once an American military facility, the current day Inariyama Park leaves little indication of its former aviation history.
Activities Chiyoda Sakura Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Chiyoda Sakura Festival takes place around Chidorigafuchi moat, which is one of Tokyo's most picturesque places for cherr...
13 Kitamukizan Fudo-in Cathy Cawood This old Fushimi temple, Kitamukizan Fudo-in, was illuminated by late sunlight when I visited.
Activities Haru Ranman Festa at Sanuki Mannou Park Kim Bergström Spring at Kagawa's Sanuki Mannou park is a real feast for the eyes, with a wide variety of different blooms to enjoy. From la...
Culture Yokota Air Base Sakura Spring Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Yokota Air Base is located in Tokyo's western suburbs, and they open their gates a few times a year for public events. One of...
Activities Sakura Season and Spring Cruise at Toyama's Matsukawa Park 2027 Kim Bergström Toyama's Matsukawa Park is home to around 500 cherry trees that line the banks of the Matsukawa River. It is also one of Japa...