Activities Hands-on Sushi School in Yamazoe Cathy Cawood Yamazoe Village in Nara is the birthplace of Japanese culture. It is also the location of hands-on sushi school Ichiban Oishii..
Activities Mikan Country in Tanabe, Wakayama Cathy Cawood Stay at the Akizuno Garten green tourism facility in Kamiakizu—the heart of Wakayama’s mikan orange country—and enjoy deliciou..
9 Activities Spring Views Over Lake Miyagase Cathy Cawood Enjoy beautiful springtime views over Lake Miyagase from this road station and lakeside park.
Activities Yamanashi Cherry Blossom Guide Cathy Cawood Guide to some of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Yamanashi Prefecture
12 Activities Rustic Spring Beauty in Enzan Cathy Cawood 4 kilometer photo walk between Enzan JR Station and Erinji Temple
14 Culture Spring Festival at Erinji Cathy Cawood Spring festival held at Erinji Temple in Enzan every year on April 12th. Erinji Temple is famous for its cherry blossom.
15 Activities Cherry Blossoms at Kofu Castle Cathy Cawood Castle ruins in Kofu city with lots of cherry blossoms.
6 Culture Jazz Statues in Kobe Kitano Cathy Cawood Why you can see statues of jazz musicians in Kobe Kitano.