Culture Okutama Noryo Fireworks Festival 2026 Early Aug Okutama's Mt Atago in Tokyo will be again holding its annual Noryo Fireworks Festival in August. A contrast to the city, the..
10 Culture Okutama's Mitake Shrine Steve Morton Experience the best of rural Tokyo in this idyllic mountain retreat which not only boasts great views and crisp air but also holds..
Culture Okutama Town - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Okutama Town is one of Tokyo's most beautifully natural locations. Its history & landmarks include Hikawako Bridge, Hyakuhiro-no-Taki..
Culture On a Muggy and Gloomy Day in Tokyo? Emi Takahata The best weather for most visitors should be a sunny and dry day. However, what you get is not always what you seek. Japan has a..
Historical The Shade of Cedars Trail Nathaniel Green This is an excellent hike through some back country near Tokyo that includes that great Mitake mountain shrine. The shrine has one..
Culture Okutama Town - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Okutama Town is blessed with natural beauty. Its museums & galleries make use of this nature and include the Nippara Furusato Museum,..