Culture Firefly Viewing at Okawa Onsen Takegasawa Park 2026 Late May - Early Jun Fireflies are a beloved symbol of early summer in Japan, and their incredible bioluminescent glow has captured the imagination of..
Culture Matsukawa Tarai Race 2026 Early Jul Tarai-bune, also known as "tub boats," are traditional Japanese wooden boats which were traditionally used for fishing. The Matsukawa..
Historical Atami Hyuga Villa Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hyuga Villa is a hilltop country house overlooking the ocean, ..
Museums Shiseido Art House and Museum Peter Sidell Near Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shiseido Art House and Corporate Museum displays the cultural and commercial..
17 Culture Hodaiji Temple in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In Shizuoka in central Japan, Hodaiji is a serene Buddhist temple, a nice place to take a break from the busy city and relax.
12 Culture Gokoku-jinja Shrine in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the eastern part of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Gokoku-jinja is an impressive shinto shrine in a pleasant forest setting.
Historical Toro Archeological Site Katrina Webber The Toro Archeological site was one of the first well preserved locations discovered providing perspective on Yayoi-era (300BC to..
Culture Visiting Mount Fuji Marsita Yunus Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and the is 3776 M above sea level. Mt.Fuji is also now known as a world heritage site...