6 Shisa on Taketomi Island Mandy Bartok Take a tour of the village on Taketomi Island and see how many shisa you can spot.
Activities Shohinken Teahouse and Garden Mandy Bartok The Shohinken teahouse and garden in central Yatsushiro is a beautiful example of Edo era architecture and garden design.
Activities Carp Streamers at Tsuetate Onsen 2026 Early Apr - Early May Hundreds of carp streamers are strung over the swift-flowing river at Kumamoto Prefecture's Tsuetate Onsen every year from April..
8 Azaleas at Showa Park Mandy Bartok There are 40,000 azaleas at Showa Park in Ozu near Kumamoto Airport that bloom from mid-April to early May.
Food Kurazen Mandy Bartok Kurazen provides tasty Japanese izakaya dishes in a traditional-style warehouse building near Imabari Castle.
6 Culture Imabari Castle Photos Mandy Bartok Imabari Castle is one of Japan's only seaside castles, and a beautiful place to pass a spring afternoon.
Accommodation Imabari Kokusai Hotel Mandy Bartok Classy comfort can be found at the Imabari Kokusai Hotel in northern Ehime Prefecture.
Food Bistro Petit Lapin Mandy Bartok Tucked away in a pint-sized building just steps south of Shijo-dori, Bistro Petit Lapin serves up authentic French fare with a few..