Activities 5 of Japan's Best Poppy Destinations Kim Often seen as a symbol of remembrance and peace, poppies are one of spring's most prolific flowers, and there are numerous places..
Culture Kikuka Winery Marche 2024 May 4th - May 5th Taking place throughout Golden Week (April 29th through to May 5th), the Kikuka Wine Festival celebrates this much-loved beverage...
Activities Hamura Zoo Kim 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 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 2025 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 2024 Early - Late Oct From mid October to early November each year, Oita's Sanko Cosmos Garden is filled with the color of millions of flowers in..
Activities Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival 2025 Late Jan - Mid Mar The annual Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival has been running for over 40 years now, and it celebrates the beauty of the harsh, cold winters..
5 of Chugoku's Top Cherry Blossom Spots Kim The Chugoku region of Japan comprises of five prefectures - Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, and Yamaguchi - and there are..