6 Activities Nakanojo Garden Dorothee Tsunoda Nakanojo Gardens is a big floral park where you can enjoy a nice walk or see a great bonsai exhibition. In the centre, they c...
Food 5 Afternoon Teas to Enjoy This Summer Kim Bergström Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes an array of festivals, fireworks, and food! If you're after a fun way to ...
7 Activities A Stroll Along the Kyunaka River Susann Schuster The Kyunaka River lies near the Arakawa River and is a small relaxing oasis. Beautiful Hydrangeas line the walking trail and ...
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Iris Gardens Kim Bergström Along with hydrangeas, irises are one of the colorful floral highlights of Japan's rainy season. This guide covers five great...
Activities Umenomiya Taisha Plum Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Each year on the first Sunday in March, Kyoto's Umenomiya Taisha Shrine is home to a plum blossom festival that celebrates th...
7 Activities Mount Takagawa's Azalea Steve Morton Experience the best of nature’s colorful surprises when hiking up one of Yamanashi’s better kept secrets, Mount Takagawa
Culture Gesshoji Temple Kim Bergström Gesshoji Temple is one of Matsue's best temples to visit. It's known for the giant tortoise statue on the grounds, as well as...
Activities Blue Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström This guide covers five blue destinations in Japan worth visiting, from shrines that incorporate blue pottery into their groun...
Culture Northern Chiba Temples Elizabeth S Chiba Prefecture's northern region is easily accessible from Tokyo and Narita. It's also chock full of historical, architectu...
