Historical Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret Featured Shimane prefecture is a coastal area in the west of Honshu — Japan’s main island. While not too far from the popular Hiroshima..
Recommended Gardens & Parks Wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park Mid Apr - Late May Ashikaga Flower Park, wisteria blossoms during the Golden Week holidays—a photo story.
Festivals Bunkyo Azalea Festival Early Apr - Early May Impressive azalea garden at the Nezu Jinja Shrine in Tokyo during the Bunkyo Azalea Festival in the spring.
9 Gardens & Parks Wisteria at Kawachi Fujien Amber Mezbourian One of Kyushu's best-kept secrets: stroll through the stunning wisteria tunnels of Kawachi Fujien and enjoy the dazzling display..
8 Gardens & Parks Rockabilly Dancers At Yoyogi Park Michelle Madden Every Sunday rockabilly dancers gather at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo
11 Gardens & Parks Michinoku Park Rebecca Daum Michinoku Park has beautiful scenery, flowers, boating, and historical houses. It is a great place for a picnic or to spend the..
Historical The Ruins of Takeda Castle Bryan Baier Built in 1441 on the summit of a 1,000-foot mountain, the ruins of Takeda Castle cover an area a quarter of a mile in length and..
15 Gardens & Parks Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk: Enjoy the cool air and the healing power of the forest. This is also a popular Power Spot.