Culture Naha City Museum of History Bonson Lam old librarian who lorded over you in elementary school, but this little town that could is at the cross roads of history from Marco Polo to Commander Perry
7 Culture Tokyo's Gotokuji Temple Peter Lin The temple grounds have a variety of trees including gingkos, cherry trees
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2026 Mid Apr - Early May Last year's peak for the flowers in bloom was right around the end
Food Shioya Mishima Peter Sidell Right by Mishima station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shioya is a cheery, inexpensive wild west-themed restaurant specializing in 'gyu-tan'
Accommodation Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps Veronica Carnevale scenery is further enhanced by daily night illuminations, as well as cherry... blossoms in spring.
Culture Spider Lilies at Saihoji Mandy Bartok But it's worth visiting in late September, when a variety of multi-colored spider lilies bloom within the temple grounds.
Activities Hydrangea Viewing at Unshoji Temple Kim Bergström priest of the temple, and his hard work paid off - when the flowers are in bloom
Activities Gyoda Kodaihasu-no-sato Lotus Festival Kim Bergström Each year from around mid-June to early August, Saitama's Gyoda Kodaihasu-no-sato comes alive with colorful lotus flowers in bloom.