9 Activities Rhododendron Mountain in Totsukawa Village Alena Eckelmann The Rhododendron is a flower of spring in mountainous Totsukawa Village in Nara Prefecture. The Rhododendron flower park is located..
7 Food Kanzuri in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture Nathan Eden Kanzuri is a fermented chilli paste (or hot sauce) made only in Myoko using chillies, yuzu and koji. Once per winter, chillies harvested..
15 Culture Matsu, Take and Ume Elena Lisina The combination of pine, bamboo and plum blossoms in Japan symbolizes courage, virtue, strength, fortitude, eternal youth and longevity..
18 Activities Natural Waters of Japan Elena Lisina Lakes, rivers and waterfalls are picturesque places that the Japanese like to visit in different seasons. Many rivers in Japan offer..
10 Activities A Foggy Autumn Day at Aizuwakamatsu Castle Justin Velgus Tsuruga Castle (鶴ヶ城), also known as Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle (会津若松城 ) is a popular sightseeing location in Aizuwakamatsu ..
18 Culture Five-day Trip to Tohoku Elena Lisina For five days of travel with a JR East Tohoku Pass, you can visit remote places of Tohoku like Aomori, Hirosaki and Hiraizumi. Get..
22 Culture Iconic Experiences in Japan Elena Lisina In Japan, there are many places where you can relax – the coasts of the ocean & seas, temples, gardens, parks & onsen. There a..
14 Culture The Japanese Garden Elena Lisina To enjoy the Japanese garden, one needs to understand its essence and traditions. In a garden, monks create a miniature image of..