Food Cafe Conversa, Karuizawa Peter Sidell Of the ¥1100 lunch sets I chose the chicken and vegetable ‘Ethnic curry... ’, which arrived pretty promptly; it looked not unlike a Thai green curry
11 Culture Kamakura’s Goryo-jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima hall, there is a path for viewing various sorts of Ajisai flowers that bloom
Shopping Marine Gate Shiogama Justin Velgus The Shiogama Marine complex offers food, ferry service, shopping, and a great view.
15 Hydrangeas at Daian-Zenji Temple Takako Sakamoto Hydrangeas at Daian-zenji Temple: I went to see the irises but found many many beautiful hydrangeas in full bloom in the forest surrounding the temple.
Food Komeda’s Coffee Irma Syahriar It’s a warm croissant with a soft vanilla ice cream and a cherry on top
Culture Kumamoto's Suizen-ji Garden Mandy Bartok Both cherry and maple trees line the paths and the city’s occasional snowfall
Culture Iwaya-ji Temple Anonymous Towards the top, flowering shrubs present an array of pink and white blossom
