Culture Nokogiriyama: "Saw-tooth" Mountain Elisabeth Kress Chiba's Nokogiriyama is an little known day trip from Tokyo with thrilling views, an atmospheric hike through a forested t..
Culture Sakura Jidai Festival 2026 Mid Mar If you're looking for a fun event packed with historical charm, check out the Sakura Jidai Festival. The event has been running..
Culture Guide to Chiba Prefecture's Castles Elizabeth S Chiba Prefecture boasts five reconstructed castle keeps of varying authenticity. Don't let that put you off. They have gorgeous..
Culture Mihama-en Japanese Garden Todd Wojnowski City life can be overwhelming sometimes, but in today's world where urban sprawl makes it harder and harder to find a place..
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Culture Narita Gion Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Narita Gion Festival, celebrated for three days in July, features elaborate festival floats, omikoshi portable shrine processions,..
Culture Tateyama City Guide Elizabeth S Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture wraps around the southern end of the Boso Peninsula. Easily accessible by car and train from Tokyo,..
Historical See the Historic City of Sawara Joe Peters Spend a few hours sightseeing in Sawara - easily reachable from Narita Airport or downtown Tokyo