Activities 5 of Japan's Best Poppy Destinations Kim Bergström Often seen as a symbol of remembrance and peace, poppies are one of spring's most prolific flowers, and there are numerous places..
Activities Hamura Zoo Kim Bergström Hamura Zoo is situated in the outer suburbs of Tokyo, and it's a great option for a smaller zoo for younger children to enjoy...
Culture Shirone Kite Museum Kim Bergström The Shirone area of Niigata has a long and colorful history with kites. The region has an annual kite festival with origins dating..
Activities Sakura Season At Hakusan Park 2026 Mid - Late Apr Niigata City's Hakusan Park is home to around 160 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, making it one of the area's top spots to visit..
Activities Cosmos Season at the Sanko Cosmos Garden 2026 Mid Oct - Early Nov From mid October to early November each year, Oita's Sanko Cosmos Garden is filled with the color of millions of flowers in..
5 of Chugoku's Top Cherry Blossom Spots Kim Bergström The Chugoku region of Japan comprises of five prefectures - Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, and Yamaguchi - and there are..
Activities Spring Festival at Kamine Park 2026 Mar 18th - Apr 12th Ibaraki's Kamine Park is a fun place for a family-friendly day out year-round -- the venue is home to a zoo, amusement park..
5 of Tohoku's Top Cherry Blossom Spots Kim Bergström Cherry blossom season is one of the biggest highlights on the spring calendar, and Japan has a plethora of places to enjoy their..