Activities Cycling and Boating on Lake Tazawa Bonson Lam Immerse yourself in the purity of Lake Tazawa. There is a legend here about a girl called Tatsuko, who thought that by drinki...
12 Culture Ako: Castle of the 47 Samurai Sandra Isaka Ako Castle, completed in 1648, is known for its association with the feudal lord, Naganori Asano, whose death was avenged by ...
Planning Staying at a Ryokan One of Lonely Planet's Top Experiences for 2026 Kim Bergström Lonely Planet has included spending a night at a ryokan among its 25 Best Experiences for 2026, praising it as one of the mos...
Activities Shimizu Park Elizabeth S Shimizu Park in Noda City, situated on the grounds of Konjoin Temple, is famous for cherry blossom viewing and the biggest fi...
Planning Tokyo Trending with TripAdvisor for 2024 Kim Bergström Tokyo recently received first place honors on TripAdvisor's Trending Destinations list for 2024.
Planning Tokyo Named World's Top City for Green Spaces Kim Bergström Tokyo is often seen as a bustling metropolis with towering skyscrapers, neon lights, and a fast-paced lifestyle. However, acc...
Activities Greenpark Fukiware Lynda Hogan Greenpark Fukiware is a forested campsite, riverside, near the Fukiware falls in Numata, Gunma. The campsite is open all year...
6 Culture 400 Year Old Sakura Sherilyn Siy At the Koma Shrine in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, a weeping variety of cherry blossom about 25 meters tall and believed ...
