Culture Nasunogahara Park Lynda Hogan Nasunogahara is a huge park with dozens of things to do and see. There is even a particularly nice campsite in the park. Ide...
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström Kyoto is one of Japan's most celebrated destinations, but in recent years, the city has struggled with overtourism. Akita Pre...
Culture Senhime Peony Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Peonies are known for their large, fragrant blooms, and they can be enjoyed at several places in Japan including the Senhime ...
Culture Nagaoka Flower Fair 2026 Kim Bergström Running for over 30 years now, the Nagaoka Flower Fair presents the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of seasonal springtim...
Pretty Boathouses near Lake Mikata Hiroshi Ohnuki Charming boathouses standing near a lakeside a plum grove near Lake Mikata in Fukui Prefecture. Enjoy the idyllic aerial view...
Culture Bunkyo City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Bunkyo City Ward has a history of education and learning. Many of its temples and shrines reflect that heritage, including Go...
Hirosaki Castle to be Relocated Justin Velgus Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is to be relocated in 2015 to begin a ten year repair project of the castle walls.
Activities Night Sakura Sea of Clouds 2026 Kim Bergström A special after-dark event titled Night Sakura – Sea of Clouds is taking place at Hotel Chinzanso's garden up until April 14t...
Culture Sato Sakura Museum Tokyo Peter Sidell In Tokyo's trendy Naka-Meguro district, the Sato Sakura Museum holds exhibitions of contemporary art and paintings in traditi...
