Culture Ehime Prefecture's Castles Elizabeth S Ehime Prefecture which occupies the northwest part of Shikoku boasts five of the 100 top castles in Japan with two original c...
Activities Cemeteries for Sakura Viewing in Japan Kim Bergström Of the myriad destinations for sakura viewing, there are some that may not initially hit your radar – cemeteries This guide c...
3 Spots for Spring Blooms in Toyama Kim Bergström Toyama is home to some beautiful displays of spring color, including one of the country's best tulip events and sakura destin...
5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Niigata Kim Bergström Often known for copious amounts of winter snow, Niigata is also home to some beautiful floral destinations in spring once the...
Activities Pink Places in Japan Kim Bergström Love the color pink? This guide covers an array of places to get your favorite color fix, from interesting buildings and trai...
Activities 3 Spots for Spring Blooms in Tottori Kim Bergström Best known for its sand dunes, Tottori Prefecture also packs a punch when it comes to springtime color. This guide covers thr...
Activities 5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Gunma Kim Bergström This guide covers five destinations in Gunma Prefecture which are known for their beautiful spring flower displays.
Activities 4 Spots for Spring Color in Fukuoka Kim Bergström Fukuoka Prefecture is blessed with some beautiful displays of nature, particularly during spring. This guide covers four spot...
5 Top Springtime Spots in Ibaraki Kim Bergström Headed to Ibaraki Prefecture during the spring months? You're in luck! There are numerous great destinations to appreciate th...
Smart Travel with the JR EAST PASS Serena Ogawa If you’re traveling from Tokyo to the north of Honshu (and anywhere in between) then there’s no reason not to purchase the JR...