Culture Kitakinokura Yotsumiya Shrine Bonson Lam The shrine is located in Mifune, a land of rice fields, wheat and other crops, framed by high mountains and the odd grain sil...
Culture The Kagurazaka Matsuri 2026 Sleiman Azizi In late July, the Tokyo suburb of Kagurazaka will host the annual Kagurazaka Matsuri.
8 Hagi, between Mountain and Sea Camille Perry If you have the opportunity to visit Hagi, small town located in the Yamaguchi Prefecture on the Japonese sea, don't hesitate...
Activities Himenosawa Park Flower Festival 2027 Kim Bergström From late April to mid-May the azalea garden at Shizuoka's Himenosawa Park is in full bloom, and around 60,000 azaleas color ...
Activities Odate Rose Festival Kim Bergström Rose fan? The annual Odate Rose Festival takes place at the Ishida Rose Garden in Akita, and the event showcases around 500 d...
7 Culture Shinkoji Temple's Tough Plum Trees Elizabeth S Shinkoin, a Shingon Buddhist temple in Noda City is noted for its plum trees which survived and thrived after a tornado rippe...
Activities Guide to Photography Part 1: Framing Ignatius Koh In this easy-to-follow Japan Travel three-part photography guide, learn the basics that might help you bring out the best in ...
Activities Aki Irodori Festa 2026 Kim Bergström Spring isn't the only time of year to enjoy colorful seasonal blooms in Japan - autumn packs a punch, too! Kagawa's Sanuki Ma...
Activities Tokushima: Top Things to Do Mandy Admin Explore the best sights and activities of Tokushima Prefecture.
Activities Iris Festival and Global Food Square 2026 Kim Bergström This June, Adachi Ward in Tokyo invites visitors to celebrate the beauty of early summer at the Iris Festival and Global Food...
