Activities Mt. Ikoma on the Nara Osaka Border Bryan Baier Mt. Ikoma is a great outing for anyone in Osaka, Nara or Kyoto. Panoramic views of the Kansai area, clear mountain air, an amusement..
Activities Shimizu Park Sakura Festival 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr The Shimizu Park Sakura Festival is a real celebration of spring, with around 2000 cherry trees covering 50 varieties to enjoy...
Activities Historic Nanokamachi Street in Aizu Sarah Chaney Take a trip back in time on Nanokamachi Street in Aizuwakamatsu and purchase local crafts, trinkets and immerse yourself in history...
Sports & Fitness Hiking Mount Iwate Malcome Larcens Mount Iwate is 2,038 meters tall and can be accessed from 6 different trails. I have always hiked it from the East side via a trail..
Activities Gokase Highland Ski & Snowboard Bonson Lam Who would know that just a 300 kilometre drive from the subtropical beaches and mango farms is a ski and snow park, being the southernmost..
Activities Kansui Park Chloe Delzell The wide landscaped lawns of Kansui Park stretching along a canal are the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a lazy afternoon.
Activities Kamo Koinobori Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival. The event has been running since 1989,..
Activities Taihei River Sakura Festival 2026 Mid - Late Apr From around mid to late April in Akita City, the banks of the Taihei River come alive with the color of around 1000 cherry trees..