Last Call: Tohoku Summer Festivals Justin Velgus Aug 5, 2015 The six prefectures of the Tohoku region of Japan each celebrate their own unique annual festival, all happening around the first week of August.
Culture Ethics Lights Toyama Castle Projection Mapping 2025 May 24th - May 25th by the region’s identity, including traditional crafts, tulips (Toyama Prefecture
Accommodation Imai-So Onsen Hotel in Izu Peter Sidell Near Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Imai-So is an onsen hotel with everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Activities Matsumae Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström Week, it's popular with visitors from both inside and outside the prefecture
8 Culture Hagi Castle Ruins in Shizuki Park Lily Come to Yamaguchi Prefecture where you can experience the historical downtown area amidst the ruins of Hagi Castle.
Culture Super Saga City Arlene Bastion what’s super about this eponymously named capital of Kyushu’s smallest prefecture... No surprise since Saga Prefecture is 68% forests.
Activities Waterfall Hike and Meditation with Ancient Roots Alena Eckelmann Visitors to Japan who seek “nature & spirit” adventure travel should join a waterfall hike and mediation tour at Akame Falls, one of Mie Prefecture's most
Planning Sleep Travel in Japan Kim Bergström Sunrise Seto Sleeper Express (operating from Tokyo to Takamastu, Kagawa Prefecture... ) and the Sunrise Izumo (operating from Tokyo to Izumo, Shimane Prefecture
