Culture Shonan Yosakoi Festival 2026 Sunday - Jun 7th The Shonan Yosakoi Festival is a fairly new festival in Hiratsuka city, Kanagawa. It features dance groups from all over Japan,..
6 Activities A Calm Day on Lake Shirakaba Hana Joy Lake Shirakaba is a man-made lake north of Chino City in Nagano Prefecture. During the summer, visitors can cruise around the lake..
7 Activities Springtime on Mt. Omuro Hana Joy Mt. Omuro is a cute mountain (a big hill, really) on the Izu peninsula. It offers a great 360 degree view of the surrounding area,..
7 Culture Sakura Light-up at Kiyomizu Temple Hana Joy In the spring, Kiyomizu Temple features a cherry blossom light-up at night, which is a truly beautiful event.
7 Culture Kitanomaru Park and Cherry Blossoms Hana Joy Kitanomaru Park in Tokyo is a great location for cherry blossom viewing. In the spring, the cherry blossoms are truly a sight to..
7 Culture Cherry Blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine Hana Joy A large sakura festival is held every year at Yasukuni Shrine, and the historical significance of the location only adds to the..
8 Culture Odawara Castle's Cherry Blossoms Hana Joy In the springtime, Odawara Castle becomes a popular destination because of its cherry blossoms.
6 Culture Ito's Marine Town Hana Joy Marine Town (located in Ito on the Izu peninsula) is a cute tourist destination. It's perfect for finding last-minute gifts,..