Activities 5 Spring Flower Spots in Yamaguchi Kim Bergström Famous for interesting historical sites, pottery centers like the city of Hagi, and the photographer's favorite of Motonosumi Inari Shrine, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Activities Autumn Sunflowers in Kawagoe Lynda Hogan There is more to Kawagoe City than just the famous Edo period storehouses... The official webpage on the Kawagoe City website does not provide information
8 Activities Maruyama Senmaida in May Alena Eckelmann Terraced rice paddies have become a rare sight in Japan now but Maruyama Senmaida near Kumano City in Mie Prefecture is still in operation.
Activities 4 Days in Shiga and Fukui: Venturing North Featured The success of the Hokuriku bullet train has helped put Kanazawa city on the map, halving what was previously a 5-hour journey from Tokyo.
Activities Hiking Mount Tonosu (271m) Todd Wojnowski Tonosu-yama is a small mountain in Hanno City, Saitama. It is a beautiful place for hiking, and a fairly easy climb for novice hikers.
Activities Sky Kotatsu Ferris Wheel 2025-2026 Early Dec - Late Feb ride offers some fantastic panoramic views of Osaka’s skyline, with the city