Satte Higanbana Festival Mid - Late Sep The Satte Higanbana Festival is a red spider lily festival held in Gongendo Park annually. It is the second largest red spider lily..
Culture The World of Hina in a Period House Early Feb - Mid Mar Toyama Memorial House is a heritage home and museum in the rural town of Kawajima in Saitama Prefecture. Every year for the "hina..
Culture 10 Things to Do in Japan in February Lynda Hogan There are dozens of things to do in Japan in February. This article includes 10 suggestions for a memorable visit. Celebrations..
Activities Things to Do at Kawagoe Park Lynda Hogan In this episode of the "Another Kawagoe" series I introduce a few of the charms of Kawagoe Park on the outskirts of the tourist..
Culture Su Lab Kendama Cafe Lynda Hogan Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy whose popularity has prevailed throughout the years. Moreover, in modern times, kendama is..
Culture Pinwheels at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Early - Late Jun The wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine are known far and wide, but for the month before the illustrious wind chime event, you..
Culture Botanen Peony Festival Lynda Hogan Botanen in Higashimatsuyama is Japan's largest peony garden. There are more than a hundred varieties and about 6500 peonies..
Activities Nemophila Season at Hitachi Seaside Park Lynda Hogan One of the most famous flower scenes in all of Japan is the 'sea' of blue flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park every spring...