Culture Yokohama Foreigners' Cemeteries Larry Knipfing A visit to the Yokohama Foreigners’ Cemetery in cherry blossom season is beautiful—a tranquil final resting place for its ete...
14 Culture Kakunodate Samurai Village Akita Anonymous Travel back in time to this well-preserved samurai district
Sakura Glamping Buffet 2026 Kim Bergström Spring is almost here, and there's a new way to enjoy cherry blossom season without worrying about pollen or the weather. Fro...
Area Yokosuka Abby Rodriguez Yokosuka Yokoso! Welcome to Yokosuka! The "other" Yoko, a city in Kanagawa located far down the Miura Peninsula, is filled wi...
12 Activities Kinugawa River Boat Cruise, Nikko Jessica A Paje If you’re planning to spend some time in Nikko during the months of April-November, experience a 40-minute dynamic boat ride ...
11 Fields of lotus in the countryside Cathy Cawood In the countryside of Uji pink lotus grows side by side with tea and rice, creating some beautiful rural scenery.
8 Activities Hanegi Park, Umegaoka Nicole Bauer Hanegi Park, a small public park in western Tokyo, is a prime spot for plum blossom viewing.
16 Autumn on the Ookagawa River Steve Morton Experience the best of autumn’s on your doorstep. Near Sakuragicho Station, the Ookagawa River offers a great chance to enjoy...
15 Autumn at Kinpusen-ji Cathy Cawood Although Yoshino in Nara is famous for cherry blossom, the autumn colors around Zao Hall at World Heritage site Kinpusen-ji w...
12 Views from Kofu Castle Cathy Cawood Kofu castle ruins at Mazuru-jo Park is a high point very near Kofu Station where views ovr the ruins, the surrounding area, a...