Activities Lake Akan Tomoko Kamishima Lake Akan: A freshwater lake sitting in the center of East Hokkaido
5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Nagano Kim Bergström This guide covers five beautiful destinations for spring color in Nagano Prefecture.
Activities Lake Shima in Nakanojo Dorothee Tsunoda Beautiful scenery around Gunma's oldest dam at Lake Shima in Nakanojo. Blue water, dense forest and inspiring views.
Activities The Top Four Snowy Slopes of Nagano, Niigata Featured If you're in Japan for winter sports, look no farther than Nagano. These are the must-go spots for snow sports!
Shopping Kawabata Shopping Arcade in Nakasu Micaela Braithwaite One thing you should know is Nakasu is known for its restaurants.... You can find lots of hidden gems in the Nakasu area.
13 Culture Takao Komagino Garden Cathy Cawood Not too far from Takao Station is a lovely old Japanese house with many traditional architectural features.
Minami Hadano Village Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr The Minami Hadano Village Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at the Izumo Taisha Sagami Branch Shrine and surrounds during sakura season–this is typically
7 Activities Nabana No Sato Spring Illumination Dwinda Nafisah Nabana No Sato, a fascinating illumination event featuring 8 million LED lights among flower blossoms in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, next to Nagoya City
