Activities Destinations for Cat Lovers in Japan Kim Bergström Fan of all things feline? Japan has quite an affinity for cats, too, and there are numerous places across the country where y...
Activities Nomozaki Daffodil Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Each year in early January, Nagasaki's Suisen-no-Sato Park is filled with the color and scent of around 10 million daffodils ...
Activities Iris and Hydrangea Exhibition Kim Bergström Irises and hydrangeas are two of rainy season's highlights in Japan, and Kamosō Kachōen Garden Park in Shizuoka celebrates bo...
Accommodation Kamenoi Hotel Atami Veronica Carnevale Nestled on a hill in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamenoi Hotel Atami transports you to a different world, offering breathtaki...
Activities Tohoku Food Marathon and Festival 2027 Ashley Cox Tohoku Food Marathon and Festival-a combination of a food event and a race. It is the best of both worlds!
Activities Winter Adventure in Akita, Japan Veronica Carnevale Together, the snow sports, sightseeing, and cozy lodging options make Akita a destination winter lovers will not want to miss...
Culture My Two Day Trip to Yokosuka Rey Waters Yokosuka is more than a military base city. It has a rich history with many excellent attractions.
Culture Spider Lilies at Saihoji Mandy Bartok Saihoji is not one of Yokohama's better known temples. But it's worth visiting in late September, when a variety of multi-col...
Activities Cosmos Season at Kinryu Park 2026 Kim Bergström Each year around the early October timeframe, Saga's Kinryu Park is filled with the color of thousands of cosmos flowers in b...
Activities Toyono Cosmos Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each year in autumn, Osaka's Toyono Cosmos Park comes alive with around a million colorful flowers in bloom for visitors to e...