23 Aquarium & Zoo Ueno Zoo and Park Ana Skara Ueno Zoo in Tokyo is one of the most surreal zoos you will ever experience. It’s like a world of magic. Within the zoo you wil..
Activities Akeno Sunflower Festival 2026 Mid Jul - Mid Aug The annual Akeno Sunflower Festival is a highlight on the summer event calendar, offering the chance to enjoy fields upon fields..
Outdoors 5 Nanohana Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström This list covers five beautiful destinations to enjoy nanohana flowers across Japan.
Activities Hanayashiki Amusement Park Hannah Warren In the traditional Japanese suburb of Asakusa sits Hanayashiki, a small amusement park that offers a surprisingly good time. Originally..
Activities Ikoma Plateau Cosmos Festival 2026 Late Sep - Late Oct Each year in autumn, Miyazaki Prefecture's Ikoma Plateau is filled with colorful cosmos flowers in several varieties.
7 Activities Nabana No Sato Spring Illumination Dwinda Nafisah Nabana No Sato, a fascinating illumination event featuring 8 million LED lights among flower blossoms in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture,..
Activities Takasakiyama Monkey Park Mandy Bartok Three troops of Japanese macaques call Mt Takasaki, just outside Oita City, their home and regularly come down to food, play and..
Activities Fukuoka Tower: The City's Icon Isamu Yoneda Fukuoka Tower serves as a symbol of the city's pride on the shores of Hakata Bay