Culture Shizuoka Itasha Heaven Kim The Shizuoka Itasha Heaven event is set to take place on Japan's Culture Day public holiday (November 3rd), and will include ...
Culture Ryoun-ji in Hamamatsu Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Ryoun-ji is a Buddhist temple where you can see fascinati...
Culture Shimoda Hydrangea Festival Lynda Hogan Every year in June there is a hydrangea festival in Shimoda Park, Izu, Shizuoka prefecture. Approximately three million hydra...
Culture Atami Castle Cherry Blossom Festival Kim There are a myriad of cherry blossom festival during spring, and the grounds of Shizuoka's Atami Castle are home to one of th...
Culture Sweet Potato Festival Kim A two-day event in Shizuoka Prefecture this winter is set to bring a variety of sweet potato vendors from all across Japan to...
6 Culture Izu Shaboten Zoo Lily Izu Shaboten Zoo is a zoo in Ito City, Shizuoka. Along with animals, the zoo features over 1,500 different species of cacti f...
Culture GEORIA: Izu Geopark Museum Samuel Richards Izu Peninsula has a rich and diverse geological history, one pivotal in the creation of Japan's most famous landmark, Mt Fuji...
Culture The Eight Tea Regions of Shizuoka Samuel Richards Shizuoka Prefecture might be famous for its stunning views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay, but did you know that it is Japan's ...
Culture Fuji Motorsports Forest Fireworks Kim Japan is home to some phenomenal fireworks events, and an upcoming event in November is set to continue that high standard. T...
Culture Shimada City: Green Tea Day Out Samuel Richards Enjoy a relaxing day out in the heart of Shizuoka, Japan's best green tea region, learning the production process of your fav...