6 Historical Yabusame at Kumamoto Castle Mandy Bartok thrilling to watch the skill of the archers as their horses raced by and... Yabusame demonstrations are held all over Japan (notably in Kyoto and Kamakura
11 Gardens & Parks Lotus Heaven in Fukui Larry Knipfing great place to stay if you want to take photos in the light of dusk, and... I did both and thoroughly enjoyed myself.
8 Temples & Shrines Iwaki City's Shiramizu Amida-do Sandra Isaka Surrounded by a lovely pond and garden, it should not be missed on a visit to southern Fukushima Prefecture.
19 Culture Sparkling Tokyo Hotaru Festival Sher Ying Wee lights resembling hotaru, or fireflies, are set floating down the river, and... The Tokyo Hotaru Festival started in 2012, and due to overwhelming popularity
14 Traditional The Straw Ropes of Kashima Futami Anonymous Spectators in fishing boats swarm around taking photos and enjoying the cruise.
10 Festivals The Last Blossoms of Kakunodate Bonson Lam By the beginning of May, the last cherry blossoms of Kakunodate have bloomed and are being blown away by the spring breeze.
