Activities Nishiyama Park Azalea Festival Kim Bergström The Nishiyama Park Azalea Festival is an annual event held in early May, where around 50,000 azaleas bloom in various shades of..
Accommodation Super Hotel Ueno Okachimachi Peter Sidell Close to Ueno station in central Tokyo, Super Hotel is convenient, comfortable and very affordable.
Shopping Iori Sherilyn Siy Iori, one of the most trusted Imabari Towel specialty stores, understands the role towels play in our everyday lives. A fine quality..
Culture Kawazu Heian Buddha Statue Pavilion Peter Sidell This small museum in Kawazu, on the Izu Peninsula in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, is home to wooden Buddhist statues..
Culture Jorin-ji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Jorin-ji Temple located in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture is a Ji sect Buddhist temple notable for its gate, a special cherry..
Culture Joeizan Kessan-ji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Joeizan Kessan-ji Temple is a temple located in Shiroishi City in southern Miyagi Prefecture. It is considered the family temple..
Culture Late Fall in Shikoku - Day Three Rey Waters Strolling through Famous Ritsurin Garden, and eating SANUKI ODUN near Takamatsu Station.
Activities Late Fall in Shikoku Rey Waters Checking out the Naruto Whirlpools, two Castle Ruin sites and eating grilled chicken on the bone, a Takamatsu specialty.