7 Culture Gokoku-in Temple in Ueno Peter Sidell Between the Ueno and Yanaka districts of central Tokyo, Gokoku-in is a Buddhist temple that's part of the 'Yanaka Seven Divin...
Food Echigo Winery Grape Festival 2024 Kim The Echigo Winery is situated in the heart of Niigata's snow country, and holds an annual Grape Festival where you can enjoy ...
Activities Echigo Hillside Park Kim Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is a wonderful spot for a family day out. Depending on the time of year you visit, you'll find...
Accommodation A Creative Tokyo Stay Serena Ogawa Immerse yourself in a new world of color and creativity on Tennozu Isle in Tokyo which is easily accessible from downtown Tok...
19 Culture First Time Visit to Sankeien Garden Takako Sakamoto Sankeien Garden, one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Honmoku, Yokohama
7 Activities Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi Victoria Vlisides View Mt. Fuji near the calming waters of Lake Yamanaka.
27 Culture Symbolic Plants of Japan Elena Lisina Many temples, shrines and other traditional places of Japan are decorated with special ornaments and emblems featuring flower...
Accommodation Hotel Mystays Premier Narita Lynda Hogan Hotel MyStays Premier Narita is located close to Narita airport and provides a free regular shuttle bus to and from both the ...
Culture Tsuruoka's Zenpoji Arlene Bastion Zenpoji's plain wood structures beautifully highlight its complex carvings of flora and fauna. Its tradition of a dualistic f...
24 Culture Unique and Rare Images in Japan Elena Lisina Along with common statues in Japan such as komainu, there are also statues, sculptures and fountains with unique images and s...