9 Culture Shinjuku-Chuo Park Hannah Morse Central Park in Shinjuku is a fantastic area for a quick lunch or a jaunty stroll under the canopy of tall trees.
11 Culture Koishikawa Botanical Gardens Takane Shoji The Koishikawa Botanical Gardens, run by the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Science, is a pleasant forest in the mi...
6 Culture Shirokita Park Mandy Bartok Enjoy irises in bloom in the ponds of Shirokita Park in northern Osaka
13 Culture Kushiro Shitsugen by rail R.S. Reynolds I visit Kushiro Shitsugen National Park by rail with JR Hokkaido
9 Culture Ashikaga Flower Park in May - Part 2 Tomoko Kamishima The aroma of wisteria blossoms is in the night air. The din and bustle of the daytime has quieted down, and everyone is impr...
7 Culture Kitanomaru Park and Cherry Blossoms Hana Joy Kitanomaru Park in Tokyo is a great location for cherry blossom viewing. In the spring, the cherry blossoms are truly a sight...
7 Culture Cherry Blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine Hana Joy A large sakura festival is held every year at Yasukuni Shrine, and the historical significance of the location only adds to t...
9 Culture Kamakura's Wakamiya-oji Street Larry Knipfing The raised walkway is lined with cherry trees and lanterns and makes for a very pleasant outing year-round. Take your time, l...
7 Culture Nakagusku Selena Hoy Ryukyuan castle ruins on the east side of Okinawa lack the polish of Shuri-jo but hearken back to days gone by.
8 Culture Cherry Blossoms at Osaka Mint Bonson Lam Osaka Mint is moments away from the Yodogawa, where cherry blossoms line the river, and many people enjoy hanami amongst the ...
