Culture Kita City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Kita City Ward in Tokyo's north is home to a curious mix of landmarks and historical spots. These include the Gingko Tree of ...
Culture Ube City’s Timeless Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Ube City, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is an off-the-beaten-path mecca of art and culture in Japan.
Culture Tanegashima Space Art Festival 2026 Kim Bergström On Tanegashima, the island often called Japan's "gateway to space," art and science come together in a unique cultural celebr...
Culture Hakuba Summer Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Hakuba Summer Festival has been running for over three decades now, and it includes a variety of fun activities to enjoy ...
Culture Hinode Town - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Hinode Town in western Tokyo surprises with the quality of its museums and gallery. These include Chiisana Kura no Shiryokan,...
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - A Cherry Blossom Special Peter Oxley A brief encounter and the magic of the moment, as Kamakura's cherry blossoms come into bloom
Activities Kitayamazaki and Unosu Cliffs Malcome Larcens Kitayamazaki and Unosu are part of the Sanruku Fukko National Park. Both of the places are high above the Pacific Ocean comma...
Culture Higashikurume City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi A bedroom community, Higashikurume City lies just outside of central Tokyo. It boasts a splendid bamboo grove in Chikurin Par...
Culture Chofu City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Chofu City sits on the western edge of central Tokyo. An easy day trip, the city's parks and gardens include the world class ...
Culture Abare Matsuri Named One of World's Best Summer Events Kim Bergström Ishikawa Prefecture's Abare Matsuri has earned a coveted spot on National Geographic's list of the Best Summer Festivals to T...
