Planning Tokyo’s Taito City Ward Sleiman Azizi Taito City may be Tokyo's tiniest ward but it is filled to the brim with museums, temples, gardens and other famous landmarks.
6 Activities Kitanomaru Park in Spring Sherilyn Siy The Kitanomaru Park (including the Nippon Budokan and the Chidorigafuchi boating area) is part of the Imperial Palace grounds...
Culture Kasukabe Wisteria Festival Elizabeth S Kasukabe City, Sataima Prefecture celebrates its "Fuji dori", a two kilometer long street lined with wisteria arbors in the l...
Planning Weather in Japan – When to Travel Ignatius Koh Learn more about what Japan is like throughout the year and plan the best time to visit!
Ohanami in Ueno Park Tomoko Kamishima Ohanami in Ueno Park: Sakura-dori Avenue in Ueno Park provides a glorious scene of a long flower tunnel made of cherry blossoms.
11 Activities Portrait of a Cherry Tree Reynald Ventura This is a portrait of a cherry tree that I planted two days before the Great Earthquake of March 11, 2011. They are now in bl...
Culture Floral Tea Utensils Exhibitions 2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition at Osaka's Itsuo Museum looks specifically at tea utensils which incorporate flowers into their designs.
Planning Tokyo's Nishitokyo City Sleiman Azizi Lying on central Tokyo's western-edge, Nishitokyo City is home to a few surprises. The culturally recognised Tanashi Shrine, ...
Culture Osu Kannon Temple Todd Wojnowski Osu Kannon is a large, famous Buddhist temple in Nagoya. With deep history and religious importance, it's a great place to vi...
Activities Takatsuki Station Illuminations 2026-2027 Kim Bergström Many train stations across Japan are adorned with colorful lights during the colder months to embrace the festive spirit and ...
