Festivals Lantern Festival in Nozawa Onsen 2026 Sep 8th - Sep 9th ’s Lantern Festival is a local favorite and a great chance to explore Nagano
Historical Buddha Hill in Makomanai Mar'yana Kovalchuk Hill complex by the Pritzker-winner architect Tadao Ando at Makomanai Takino
Culture Escape to the Countryside! Featured Tadano Moto Jinja We then take a short walk over to Tadano Moto Jinja,
7 Culture Autumn Leaves of Daigo-ji Temple Takako Sakamoto Daigo-ji Temple is one of the famous spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, but also has a reputation for beautiful autumn leaves...
7 Culture Autumn Leaves of Ankoku-ji, Tajima Takako Sakamoto The spectacular view of illuminated autumn leaves (of Japanese enkianthus) captured in picture-frame-like windows at an old temple..
9 Culture Brilliant Colors of Ritsurin Garden Takako Sakamoto Located in the center of Takamatsu city in Kagawa prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Ritsurin Garden offers a variety of pleasures..
Museums Being a Ninja in Togakushi Kenny King Hin Choi The Togakushi plateau in Nagano prefecture shrines is hidden deep in the
12 Historical Ako: Castle of the 47 Samurai Sandra Isaka Ako Castle, completed in 1648, is known for its association with the feudal lord, Naganori Asano, whose death was avenged by 47 of his samurai - one of