Culture Suginami Cedar Avenue in Nikko Cathy Cawood 400 year old Suginami Cedar Avenue in Nikkō holds the Guinness World Record for the longest tree-lined avenue in the world.
Culture Ama-no-Iwato Mandy Bartok See where myth and history meet at Awa-no-Iwato in Takachiho village
Culture Daikozen Temple Daikōzen-ji is a Tendai temple in Kiyama, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Its honorary sangō prefix is Komatsuzan. [Wikipedia]
Culture Koishikawa Botanical Garden Koishikawa Botanical Garden, located in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward, is a beautifully landscaped naturespace owned by Tokyo Universit...
Culture Subzero Forest Ice Festival 2025 Kim The Subzero Forest Ice Festival in Takayama is held on the second Saturday of February every year, and it combines icicles an...
Culture Jiyugaoka Megami Festival 2024 Kim The Jiyugaoka Megami Festival has been running for almost 50 years now, and focuses on delicious food and cultural performances.
Culture Visiting Oma: Japan's Northernmost Point Shawn Swinger Oma, the most northern point of Honshu, offers travelers a glimpse into the lives of what life is like at the edge of the wor...
Culture Sunshine City Bon Odori 2024 Kim Bon odori festivals are one of the hallmarks of summer in Japan, and there are numerous places to enjoy them across the count...
Culture Uminaka Candle Night 2024 Kim The Uminaka Candle Night event has become a much-loved winter tradition in Fukuoka, and it involves the help of local citizen...
Culture Susukino Snow Festival 2025 Catherine Hagar Susukino's Ice Festival is a part of Sapporo's famous Snow Festival. The festival features detailed ice sculptures, outdoors ...
