Activities Iris and Hydrangea Exhibition Kim Irises and hydrangeas are two of rainy season's highlights in Japan, and Kamosō Kachōen Garden Park in Shizuoka celebrates bo...
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Iris Gardens Kim Along with hydrangeas, irises are one of the colorful floral highlights of Japan's rainy season. This guide covers five great...
Activities Flower of the Week - Nemophila Lynda Hogan Information about seasonal flowers in Japan. This week we look at the Nemophila, also known as Baby Blue Eyes.
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Rose Gardens Kim Roses are seen as one of the world's most symbolic flowers, and there are a host of different gardens across Japan where visi...
Activities 5 of Japan's Top Tulip Spots Kim Tulips are one of spring's classic flowers, and there are a myriad of places to enjoy them across Japan. This list covers jus...
Activities Poppy Season at Awaji Hanasajiki Kim From the mid-April to mid-May timeframe, Awaji Hanasajiki Prefectural Park in Hyogo is filled with thousands of Icelandic pop...
Activities Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival 2025 Kim Running now for over 40 years, the annual Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival celebrates the color and beauty of these ...
Activities Beers of Japan Festival 2025 Kim The popularity of craft beer has been on the rise in recent years, and the annual Beers of Japan event serves as a celebratio...
Activities Miyamoto Park and Cafe Imasa Sherilyn Siy Miyamoto Park is located on the quieter side of Ochanomizu, away from the more famous "Latin Quarter" section. The park is gr...
Activities Wreath Making Class Sherilyn Siy Local community centers sometimes offer free craft classes, materials included. This wreath-making class I attended made use ...
