Camping & Trekking Nihon-ji Temple at Nokogiriyama Featured Nihon-ji Temple and its big Buddha are a pleasant surprise for many travelers exploring the trails of Nokogiriyama.
Activities Cherry Blossom Guide: Flower Types Japan Travel Learn about the different cherry blossom types, how they differ and where to see them during Japan's hanami season.
Sports & Fitness 8 Best Places to Run in Tokyo Kasia Szumna Tokyo is of the most populated cities in the world, full of busy streets and tall buildings. Although finding places to run can..
Activities Water Lily Exhibition 2026 Early - Late Jun Shiga's Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden is home to over 150 types of water lilies, and they typically begin to bloom in early..
Theme Parks New Ride Opens in Universal Studios Amanda Ho Mar 17, 2016 The world’s longest roller coaster at 1124 metres, the world’s greatest height drop at 37.8 metres, combining Universal Studio..
Activities Takachiho Gorge 4 (1Review) Located deep within the mountains of Miyazaki Prefecture is the scenic Takachiho Gorge. The gorge has been designated as one of the National Scenic Natural..
Activities First Sunrise at Tokyo Skytree 2027 Early Jan One of Japan's new year customs is celebrating hatsuhinode, or the first sunrise of the year. Tokyo Skytree is hosting their..
Activities Kamo Koinobori Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival. The event has been running since 1989,..