15 Culture Matsu, Take and Ume Elena Lisina Known as take in Japanese (pronounced ta-ke), bamboo is the fastest growing... In Japan, take symbolizes eternal youth and strength.
10 Culture Sunset Over Lake Shinji Avery Choi The sublime sunset at Lake Shinji in Matsue, Shimane, is a masterpiece of the nature. The locals call it the "Colours of Shimane".
Culture Wake-jinja and Inukai Falls Guillaume Doré Located in Kirishima near Myoken onsen, Wake-jinja and Inukai falls are... from the road to he waterfall are well maintained, so I would for sure take
13 Historical Kakegawa Take-no-Maru Peter Sidell In the castle town of Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Take-no-Maru is a beautiful, traditional old residence, with some interesting features
Culture Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival 2025 Early Aug Four simultaneous firework displays lasting one hour at the Firework Festival at Lake Yamanaka, one of the Five Fuji Lakes in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Culture Mamada no Jagamaita Snake Festival 2025 Monday - May 5th unique matsuri involving huge 'snakes', is held in Mamada, Tochigi Prefecture A great day trip from Tokyo, the festival is exciting and full of food, sake
8 Temples & Shrines Lake Onuma and Akagi Shrine Cathy Cawood Red Akagi Shrine stands on the shores of Lake Onuma surrounded by beautiful Gunma scenery.
