Colors of Autumn - Mount Tsukuba Jennifer Nakajima Autumn or Fall is famous for its splendid colors. One of the most popular hiking destinations in Japan is Mount Tsukuba in Ib...
Food Coffee House Shaker in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Coffee House Shaker is a homey cafe that offers Japanese comfort foods. Located in Naka-Karuizawa, it is a secret spot for Ka...
Activities Unzen Amakusa National Park Bonson Lam The Unzen-Amakusa National Park is located between Nagasaki and Kumamoto, in the south western island of Kyushu. Framed on t...
8 Activities Musashi Ranzan’s Ohirayama Park Steve Morton For anyone wanting to experience the best of Japan’s autumn foliage Musashi Ranzan in rural Saitama is one place well worth m...
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 Best Beaches Near Tokyo H. Fern Just a short trip from Tokyo, these coastal getaways make for the perfect quick escape! From family-friendly beaches to seasi...
Activities Tagajo's Castle Remains Justin Velgus The Taga Castle remains in Tagajo, Miyagi Prefecture date all the way back to the Nara period (710-794). Revisit the northern...
Hydrangea Path on Mt. Asuwa Takako Sakamoto Take a stroll on the Hydrangea Path of Mt. Asuwa in Fukui City and appreciate the beautiful flowers during rainy season!
10 Fall Colors at Hashikura Temple Yoshifumi Hara Hashikura Temple is known for its spectacular fall colors and cherry blossoms, and is considered the head shrine of the 600 K...
