13 Kitamukizan Fudo-in Cathy Cawood This old Fushimi temple, Kitamukizan Fudo-in, was illuminated by late sunlight when I visited.
Culture Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.
Culture 24 Hours in Shinjuku Lisa Wallin Got 24 hours in Shinjuku? Here are some suggestions for around-the-clock activities and photo opportunities.
9 Places to Visit in Japan This May Kim Bergström May in Japan is a sweet spot for travel, offering pleasant temperatures, fresh greenery, colorful blooms, and fewer people tr...
Activities Sakura Fes Nihonbashi [Closed] Sherilyn Siy Sakura Fes Nihonbashi is a spring event hosted in the Nihonbashi, Yaesu, and Kyobashi areas featuring artwork and special men...
10 Culture Three Old Schoolhouses Re-purposed Cathy Cawood At Sandai Kosha Fureai no Sato, three old schoolhouses surrounded by cherry trees have put to good use as a museum, cafe, res...
14 Activities Ojika Island: A Summer Paradise Victoria Simkovic Forget the more popular beach resorts this summer and travel to Ojika Island for a truly authentic Japanese summer!
Activities Kanoya Rose Garden Spring Festival Kim Bergström To celebrate the arrival of spring, the Kanoya Rose Garden in Kagoshima Prefecture is hosting a festival where approximately ...
Activities Echigo Hillside Park Tulip Festival Kim Bergström Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is home to an annual tulip festival, which showcases early, mid, and late-blooming tulips in a...
Transportation Nakashibetsu Airport Kim Bergström Nakashibetsu Airport serves as a gateway to the incredible nature of Hokkaido Prefecture's northeast. There are daily flights...
