7 Gassan and Saikachi Ponds Laura Welch Gassan and Saikachi Ponds are two lakes to the south of Ayashi Station. It's a beautiful spot in sunny weather, where you can..
14 Yokosuka's Taura Park Steve Morton Famous for its colorful February plum blossoms, Taura Park`s colorful flowers provide a great prelude to Japan`s colorful cherry..
13 Culture Futarasan Chugushi Shrine in Snow Todd Wojnowski Futarasan Chugushi is a beautiful shrine on the shores of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. Its beauty is magnified in..
8 Otawara Sakura Buttsuke Dale A. Brown Otawara Sakura Buttsuke, held each year, commemorates the joining of the 9 cities, villages, and towns that now make up Otawara..
Hirosaki Castle to be Relocated Justin Velgus May 8, 2015 Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is to be relocated in 2015 to begin a ten year repair project of the castle walls.
16 Hell and Heaven: Osorezan Justin Velgus Osorezan is considered one of the most sacred places in the Tohoku region. It's gray and barren landscape is said to resem..
16 Accommodation Wisteria at Fujishima Shrine Takako Sakamoto Wisteria at Fujishima Shrine in Fukui: The first pretty blossoms bloomed after the plants were transplanted from Kasuga Taisha Shrine..