Culture Oki Rhododendron Garden Rhododendron Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May Each year in early May, the Murakami Family Oki Rhododendron Garden in Okinoshima hosts a lively Rhododendron Festival. It's..
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9 Culture Repurposing an Old School Sherilyn Siy With a shrinking population and a low birth rate, more and more schools in Japan are closing and merging together with other schools...
Gardens & Parks Hanami Hotspots on the Keihan Line Ash The Keihan Line, one of the private train lines linking Kyoto and Osaka, features many of Kansai's most famous cherry blossom..
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..
12 Culture Nakanojo Dorothee Tsunoda Nakanojo is a town located in the northwest of Gunma prefecture. It is known for the onsen nearby, and its biennial art festival...
Culture Hanami at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins Tristan Scholze Maizuru Park in downtown Fukuoka has the best cherry blossom displays at the castle ruins. Have a hanami picnic under the flow..
Culture The Tourist Attraction that Isn't Todd Wojnowski The Ushiku Daibutsu is the third-tallest statue in the world, but is a bizarrely underwhelming experience for tourists and visitors...