Culture Northern Chiba Prefecture Shrines Elizabeth S The northern part of Chiba Prefecture, formerly the Higashi Katsushika district, preserves fascinating local and historical s...
Activities 5 of Japan's Top Tulip Spots Kim Bergström Tulips are one of spring's classic flowers, and there are a myriad of places to enjoy them across Japan. This list covers jus...
Culture Meijiza Theatre Japan Travel A neww digital stage curtain, designed by TeamLab, is Meijiza's latest move to keep up with the times
Activities Igashira Park, Moka Stacy Kurokawa You need a car, a free day, good weather, a love of the outdoors, and some company preferably a child, to enjoy all the faci...
Area Sakai Ignatius Koh Sakai is Fukui Prefecture's second most populous city and home to Maruoka Castle, Japan's oldest remaining castle. Maruoka Ca...
8 Culture Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Sandeep Casi Enjoy boating, hiking, flea market, & street performers at Inokashira Park in Kichijoji.
Activities Tobu Treasure Garden Kim Bergström Gunma Prefecture's Tobu Treasure Garden is a seasonal delight, particularly in spring and autumn. The spring months see cherr...
Culture Baishoin Temple Sleiman Azizi Baishoin Temple in Nakano is dedicated to the Buddha of Healing. With a bell tower, pagoda, cherry blossoms and an incredible...
Activities Tama River Sophia Qin The Tama River stretches from the foothills of Yamanashi Prefecture to the waters of Tokyo Bay in Ota Ward. The final section...
Culture Walking Shimoda Rey Waters Discovering Shimoda on the Izu Peninsula, while attending the 77th Annual Black Ship Festival