10 Activities Nikko’s Senjogahara Josef Diermair Senjogahara, a 4 square kilometer marshland located just behind Ryuzu Falls, is simply amazing and I am psyched every time I go..
10 Activities Yokohama's Kannai in Autumn Josef Diermair Kannai is the heart of old Yokohama. It used to be the center for shopping, fun and government offices. But it still has the nicest..
10 Activities Hiraniwa Plateau, Iwate Josef Diermair The Hiraniwa Plateau, Iwate Prefecture is a quiet area with only a few people living here. I can recommend it for its lovely birch..
Culture Meguro Sanma Festival 2026 Mid Oct Every year Tokyo has its Mackerel pike festival. On this day you get a grilled fish completely free of charge!
7 Activities Zao is Snow Monster Paradise Josef Diermair One ski place I like a lot is Zao. Located in the north, on the border between Yamagata Prefectureand Miyagi Prefecture, it's..
10 Activities Hokkaido's Kushiro-Shitsugen Josef Diermair Kushiro, in Japan, is home to the Red Crowned Crane. The crane is known as a symbol of luck, longevity and fidelity. Kushiro is..
10 Activities Hirosaki in Cherry Blossom Season Josef Diermair Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Cherry Blossom Festival held in the park surrounding Hirosaki Castle.
Area Sado Island Sado island has a great cultural history which you can encounter on almost every corner. You can experience natural beauty and its rich and evocative past. If you plan to come in the third week..