6 Aquarium & Zoo Reptilian and Crocodilian Paradise Michael Flemming Okinawa Zoo's Nature Land in Okinawa City has a variety of crocodiles, alligators, lizards, monitors, snakes, iguanas and turtles...
Activities 7 Spots for Plum Blossoms in Tokyo Kim Bergström Often overshadowed by cherry blossoms, plum blossoms tend to signal the start of spring's arrival and have a beauty and charm..
9 Beach & Island Cape Kamui, Shakotan Peninsula Dan Traylor Came Kamui on Hokkaido's Shakotan peninsula offers spectacular views, a tale of historical intrigue, and blue ice cream.
Activities Hoozuki Matsuri 2026 Mid Jul Small, local festival with great, friendly atmosphere that is fun for kids and families held every July in Ushita
Activities Ryusendo Cave Ryūsendō is one of Japan's three largest limestone caverns. It is located in the town of Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of nor..
Activities Kamo Aquarium in Tsuruoka Rashaad Jorden Kamo Aquarium has grown in popularity—in large part due to its vast collection of jellyfish.
11 Outdoors Nagasaki's 'Hell' - Unzen Jigoku Sandra Isaka Experience Nagasaki's 'Hell', Unzen Jigoku, by wandering paths that snake around heated gas vents, billowing steam..
Activities Inashiki Tulip Festival 2026 Mid Apr Each year in April, the Inashiki Tulip Festival is held at Ibaraki's Wada Park. Located on the shores of Lake Kasumigaura (Japan's..