Culture Kanagawa Prefecture's Castle Sites Elizabeth S Kanagwa Prefecture doesn't boast as many castle sites as others in the region, but three of them are worth visiting for day t...
Culture Musashimurayama City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi The only city in Tokyo without a train station, the temples and shrines of Musashimurayama City feature unique histories and ...
Culture Yokosuka Curry Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The Yokosuka Curry Festival is an annual event that celebrates this much-loved comfort food.
Culture Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Serena Kim Typically, the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Ueno Park from late March to early April. During this celebratory even...
Culture Ome City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Once a post station in the Edo period, Ome City is home to much history and many landmarks. These include Baba-ke Oshi Juku, ...
Culture Satoyama Garden Cathy Cawood Enjoy mass plantings of flowers at Satoyama Garden in Yokohama. Part of the Yokohama Garden Necklace project, the garden is g...
Culture Mt. Konpira & Setogawa Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Mount Konpira and Setogawa sakura festival takes place in early April, and includes taiko drum performances, a stage show...
Culture Nakano Central Park Sleiman Azizi Nakano Central Park is a family friendly green space serviced by local businesses, restaurants and hosts frequent community e...
Culture National Snow Mountain Thanksgiving Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Every December, winter sports fans and nature lovers head to Kurumayama Shrine in Nagano Prefecture for the National Snow Mou...
Culture Itokawa Promenade Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The scenic Itokawa Promenade in the center of Atami City is famous for its early-blooming Atamizakura, which color the area w...
