Culture Narita Gion Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Narita Gion Festival, celebrated for three days in July, features elaborate festival floats, omikoshi portable shrine processions,..
7 Culture Peonies at Kisshoin Temple Elizabeth S Kisshoin Temple a short walk from Kashiwatanaka Station on the Tsukuba Express Line displays 100 peony plants under paper parasols...
8 Culture Tokaen Wisteria Garden Elizabeth S Tokaen in Kasukabe City is renowned for ancient wisteria said to be planted by Buddhist sage Kobo Daishi.1000 year old vines are..
6 Food Kanamachi Seimen Elizabeth S Kanamachi Seimen in front of Keisei Kanamachi Station is a hybrid “tachinomi izakaya”, a standing tavern, and a ramen shop. Th..
Culture Yagiri Crossing on the Edo River Elizabeth S The Yagiri crossing of the Edo River served the farmers who came from the eastern edge of old Edo to work the fields on the other..
Culture Nagareyama City Guide Elizabeth S Nagareyama City, accessible on the Ryutetsu train line from Mabashi Station, preserves antique shop houses, temples, and historical..
Culture Showa no Mori Museum Elizabeth S Matsudo City's Showa no Mori Museum provokes nostalgia in Japanese people, and for visitors reveals Showa Era life, from the..
Beauty & Spa Sin Den Salon in Harajuku Elizabeth S Sin Den salon in Harajuku’s back streets welcomes residents and visitors alike. Expert hair, nail and makeup services with Eng..