6 Culture Statues in Benten-kutsu Cave Hana Joy Benten-kutsu Cave and Benten-do Hall are located in Hase-dera Temple, Kamakura. The entrance to the cave itself is easy to overlook,..
6 Culture Mitaka's Ghibli Museum in Pictures Hana Joy Small quirks of the Ghibli Museum make all the difference. It's a must-see for those Ghibli fans out there, but don't forget..
6 Culture Autumn at Oiso Joyama Park Hana Joy In the autumn, Oiso Joyama Park lights up the fall colors of the Japanese maples using spotlights, and lines the park's walkways..
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..