Activities Kusugutani Hitsuno Shrine Ellery Smith Although it is a little difficult to get to, Kusugutani Hitsuno Shrine, rumored to rekindle love, once belonged to a royal pri..
11 Activities Portrait of a Cherry Tree Reynald Ventura This is a portrait of a cherry tree that I planted two days before the Great Earthquake of March 11, 2011. They are now in bloom..
Activities Asamai Park Iris Festival Kim Bergström Each year from late June through to early July, Akita's Asamai Park is filled to the brim with the color of 600,000 irises in..
Activities Narita Transit Experiences Lisa Wallin Stuck at Narita Airport with nothing to do? Head out to explore the area nearby with the Narita Transit & Stay Program — the b..
7 Activities Joshuyuno Lake Dorothee Tsunoda Go to Joshuyuno Lake following a great alternative route to Kusatsu or Chatsubomi-goke Moss Park. It is an interesting place and..
Camping & Trekking Takinozawa Park in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck An easily accessible nature hike right off the main street of Yuzawa that takes you into the mountains to the base of two crashing..
Activities Enjoy Afternoon Tea on a Bus This December [Closed] Kim Bergström Nov 17, 2022 Headed to Tokyo this December and looking for a fun way to welcome in the festive season? British skincare and wellness brand Elemis..