10 Activities Winter in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma is in the middle of Niigata’s snow country. The winters out here can be harsh but the colder months have their ...
Activities Cycling Course at Moricoro Park Jaime Wong Enjoy a breezy cycling course through the relaxing roads of Moricoro Park.
Activities Ijimino Park Iris Garden Kim Bergström Located in the Shibata area of Niigata Prefecture, Ijimino Park is one of Japan's best parks for fans of irises. The grounds ...
Culture Ibaraki Flower Park Kim Bergström Ibaraki Flower Park was opened in 1985, and spans an area of around 30 hectares. The park is home to a wide array of differen...
Food Dark Forest Harvest Festival Kim Bergström For fans of Sanrio and adorably presented food, a limited-time event starting this August at the Nagoya Hilton will be right ...
Activities Koga Kubo Park Elizabeth S Koga Kubo Park in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture celebrates peach blossoms each spring and puts on a breathtaking display of a...
Activities Visiting Sendai Akiu Winery Ritsuko Maro Sendai Akiu Winery, Miyagi Prefecture's only current winery, opened in December 2015. It's first home-grown wine will be read...
Activities Yukyuzan Park Kim Bergström Niigata's Yukyuzan Park is home to some fantastic seasonal color, along with a small zoo, local history museum, children's pl...
Satte Higanbana Festival 2026 Lynda Hogan The Satte Higanbana Festival is a red spider lily festival held in Gongendo Park annually. It is the second largest red spide...
