Activities 5 Awesome Azalea Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström Japan is fortunate to have a wide array of springtime beauty to enjoy, and cherry blossoms are at the top of the must-see lis...
Activities 7 Sakura Spots Outside Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto Kim Bergström To avoid overtourism and experience a more tranquil side of Japan, it’s well worth exploring some lesser-known sakura viewing...
Culture One Day in Kitakyushu Tristan Scholze Historic sites as well as sculpted and natural beauty prevail, day or night, in this city of around a million people.
Planning The 30 Cities, Towns & Villages of Western Tokyo Sleiman Azizi West of central Tokyo lies the Tama region. Its 30 cities, towns and villages make up the bedroom communities of Northern Tam...
Activities Nijigen no Mori Park in Awaji-shima Ira Permana Nijigen no Mori in Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park is an anime-themed park where people can relax in nature while experienc...
Spring Festivals in Fukuoka Robert Kodama Fukuoka offers a host of spring celebrations and those visiting the prefecture will find plenty to do.
Culture Uwajima City Guide Elizabeth S Uwajima City, a port and castle town wedged between the Uwa Sea and mountains, is a great day trip destination between Matsuy...
Activities Kasukabe City Guide Elizabeth S Kasukabe City in Saitama Prefecture is a major junction for trains between Tokyo, Nikko, and beyond, but it's worth a stop as...
Culture Koshigaya City Guide Elizabeth S Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture is an easy day trip just 30 kilometers from Tokyo. Koshigaya is a shopping destination, wi...
