10 Kamakura Camera — Autumn Colors Peter Oxley Local cameraman and community writer, Peter Oxley, takes a look at autumn in Japan and Kamakura, the ancient capital, in part...
Culture 1.2 Million Lily of The Valley Festival 2026 Kim Bergström From late May until late June, Fujimi Panorama Resort in Nagano Prefecture will host the annual 1.2 Million Lily of the Valle...
Planning Exploring Kanazawa with Free, Easy Wi-Fi Tom Roseveare Kanazawa City, with its beautifully preserved Edo-period heritage spanning samurai residences and geisha districts, is a prim...
Activities Japan's Rainbow of Floral Color Kim Bergström Japan is blessed with a range of amazing flowers to enjoy throughout the year, that cover every hue of the rainbow. Find out ...
Accommodation Hotel MyStays Yokohama Kannai Rey Waters To properly see Yokohama, you need a good quality hotel with a central location. Hotel MyStays Yokohama Kannai is my first c...
Activities Nishiyama Park Azalea Festival Kim Bergström The Nishiyama Park Azalea Festival is an annual event held in early May, where around 50,000 azaleas bloom in various shades ...
Activities Cosplay Gataket at Mitsuke English Garden 2027 Kim Bergström Niigata's Mitsuke English Garden is adding some fun this April with their Cosplay Gataket event, returning after its successf...
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Zuisenji Temple Peter Oxley Hidden away in the northeastern reaches of the city, Zuisenji boasts the only remaining garden from the Kamakura Period. Desi...
Activities Hitachi Seaside Park Warm and Cozy Winter Fair 2026-2027 Kim Bergström From mid-December until mid-January, Ibaraki's Hitachi Seaside Park is hosting its annual Warm and Cozy Winter Fair. This cel...
Culture Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 2 Takako Sakamoto Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 2: The sequel to the curious fate of the perished Taira Clan and its family temple that still...
