Activities Destination Uji Cathy Cawood Cycling from Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture to Uji along the Seta and Uji Rivers.
Culture Ikegami Oeshiki 2026 Marie Guirao Ikegami Honmonji Oeshiki Festival is one of Tokyo’s most famous and memorable festivals, with a history dating back more than...
Culture Spider Lilies at Saihoji Mandy Bartok Saihoji is not one of Yokohama's better known temples. But it's worth visiting in late September, when a variety of multi-col...
Activities 119 Years of Ebisukō Fireworks Emi Takahata Every mid-November, Nagano’s long-standing tradition lights up the crisp winter sky with the 119th Ebisukō Fireworks Festival...
Activities Minamiboso City Guide Elizabeth S An easy getaway from Tokyo, Minamiboso City on the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture is great for a family day trip or a cyc...
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 Mt. Tenran - Hanno, Saitama Todd Wojnowski Mt. Tenran is a very easy dayhike in Hanno, Saitama. The climb is appropriate for children of any age, and is especially beau...
Culture 5 of Japan's Most Beautiful Bridges Kim Bergström Japan is known for a wide variety of bridges, and if you're traveling around the country you may want to check out some of th...
Activities Kama-iri-cha Shibamoto Samuel Richards At this tea plantation in Shizuoka in central Japan, the master takes things to a new level by roasting the mature leaf into ...
15 Culture The Iconic Trees of Japan Elena Lisina Some kinds of trees in Japan have a special place and meaning, which can be useful to know for a better understanding of Japa...
