Activities Zenibuchi Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström The Zenibuchi Park Sakura Festival offers the chance to appreciate Japan's iconic cherry blossoms in a picturesque location.
Culture 2 Days of Food & Culture in Aizu, Fukushima Celine Ong The westernmost region of Aizu in Fukushima embodies the spirit of the Japanese countryside. Surrounded by mountains and valleys,..
Culture The Story of Hanami Sleiman Azizi Hanami cherry blossom viewing parties began in the 8th century Heian Period as an aristocratic social event. By the Edo Period in..
Culture Itabashi Fudoson Temple Elizabeth S Itabashi Fudoson, a temple complex in Tsukubamirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the fearsome esoteric Buddhist figure..
Culture Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret Featured Shimane prefecture is a coastal area in the west of Honshu — Japan’s main island. While not too far from the popular Hiroshima..
7 Culture Yokohama’s Gumyoji Temple Steve Morton Come and visit the peaceful Gumyoji Temple in suburban Yokohama, where you can step back in time and escape the surrounding concrete..
Culture Eateries in Tokyo to Become Smoke-Free Shinobu Ishikawa Mar 31, 2020 Tokyo becomes smoke-free from 1st April 2020 with the following to apply, No smoking: 100% smoke-free, Designated smoking room:..
Activities Cycling Tsuchiura Tom Roseveare Shimanami Kaido is one of Japan's most popular cycling routes. The Shimanami Inland Sea is a network of bridges and lanes that..
