Activities Miharu Takizakura in Bloom 2025 Mid - Late Apr There are plenty of arguments to be made about Japan's best cherry blossom viewing spots, and people's favorites will differ..
10 Outdoors Goshiki-numa Brian Wood-Koiwa Out of a deadly volcanic eruption in July 1888, came the beautiful and surreal colors of the Goshiki-numa or Five-Colored Ponds
Activities Hydrangea Festival at Jupia Land Hirata 2024 Mid Jun - Late Jul Each year during Japan's rainy season, Fukushima's Jupia Land Hirata is home to an impressive hydrangea festival which also..
Activities Goshikinuma The colorful ponds and lakes in Fukushima, known as Goshikinuma, were created when Mount Bandai erupted over a century ago. Influenced by the volcanic..
11 Seasonal Ouchi-juku under Snow Tom Roseveare Ouchi-juku is an Edo-Period post station located in Shimogo Town, Aizu County, Fukushima Prefecture.
Activities The Great ‘Waterfall’ Cherry Trees Reynald Ventura This is an account of a day trip to Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima. It is famous for this incredible 1000-year-old cherry tree.
Activities Historic Nanokamachi Street in Aizu Sarah Chaney Take a trip back in time on Nanokamachi Street in Aizuwakamatsu and purchase local crafts, trinkets and immerse yourself in history...
Activities Adatara Illuminations 2024 Late Jul - Mid Sep Running for over 10 years now, the Adatara Illuminations have become one of the area's summer traditions. The light displays..