Activities Okutama's Ootama Walking Course Steve Morton Experience a more natural side to the huge metropolis we call Tokyo in the rural district of Okutama. Beautiful valleys, deep..
Activities Takezaki Castle Ruins Sakura Festival 2026 Mar 28th - Mar 29th The first ever Takezaki Castle Ruins sakura festival will be held this year, with the beautiful blue of the Ariake Sea and the pale..
Activities Kikuchi Gorge Kikuchi Gorge (Kikuchi Keikoku) is located in Kumamoto Prefecture, between Aso and Kikuchi cities. The valley and gorge are known for their resorts and..
Activities Suma Aqualife Park Makito Kamimaru Suma Aqualife Park is Kobe's most famous aquarium. It began in 1957 and features many themed areas and attractions. The aquarium..
Outdoors A New Way to Experience Hakone: Hakone Yusen Daicha... Joanna Ligon Beginning December 20, 2025, a new chapter in Hakone’s long tradition of scenic travel unfolds with the launch of the Hakone Y..
Activities Koenji Street Performer Festival 2026 Late Apr The annual Koenji Street Performer Festival is held in Koenji, Tokyo. Talented buskers come to perform magic, comedy, acrobatics,..
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Nippon Budokan Elena Lisina At the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Nippon Budokan will host judo and karate events. The Nippon Budokan, located in the..
Activities Eiheiji - Temple of Eternal Peace Takako Sakamoto Eiheiji Temple in Fukui prefecture is one of two head temples of Sōtō Zen Buddhism in Japan and the main training monastery fo..